Scott Joplin - The Ragtime Dance

"The Ragtime Dance" is a seminal work by Scott Joplin, often considered the "King of Ragtime." It was originally conceived as a folk ballet and is one of Joplin's most ambitious compositions, showcasing a series of dance steps accompanied by a narrator. The piece is a vibrant and authentic depiction of the ragtime era's social dance culture, capturing the energy and syncopated rhythms that defined the genre. Its publication in 1902 helped to solidify the ragtime craze that was sweeping the nation.