slow drag

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The slow drag is a dance that originated in New Orleans in the late 19th century. It is characterized by a slow tempo and is also associated with ragtime music. This dance has roots in traditional Black social dances and contributed to later popular dances like the fish in the 1950s. The slow drag is considered a form of jazz dance, which encompasses various styles performed to jazz music.12

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