Who Popularized the Charleston and Black Bottom?

The Charleston and Black Bottom dances were popularized in the 1920s by African American communities, particularly in Harlem. The Charleston gained widespread fame through performances in Broadway shows such as "Runnin' Wild" and was further popularized by jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong. The Black Bottom emerged alongside the Charleston and was showcased in various dance halls and clubs, including the famous Cotton Club. Both dances became emblematic of the Roaring Twenties and the Jazz Age.