What is the name of the disease formerly known as St. Vitus disease?

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In the Middle Ages, they were dancing in front of St. Vitus figurines on the day of his feast (15 VI). This dance has become synonymous with chorea - a neurological disorder resulting in involuntary and uncontrolled body movements.
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