A 1923 song by James P. Johnson led to the development of what American dance?

James P. Johnson's big 1923 hit was called "The Charleston", which originated in the Broadway show Runnin' Wild. Shortly upon its release, the tune spawned its namesake dance, which became a craze throughout the mid to late 1920s.

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