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1920s Charleston &
Charleston Follies
The Charleston is a dance that became popular in the 1920s, during the era of jazz music and Flappers.
Danced to ragtime jazz music in a quick-paced 4/4 time rhythm, the Charleston dance quickly became
a craze. It was a way many of the young people of that generation wanted to express their uninhibited
enthusiasm.
Although the exact origin of the Charleston is not completely known, it is believed to have originated
in a black community living on an island, just outside of the city of Charleston, South Carolina.
The Charleston Dance was particularly popular with Flappers, (rebellious young women of the 1920s
known for wearing short dresses, bobbing their hair and listening to jazz music)-all things considered
scandalous at the time. They were called “Flappers” because of the way they would flap their arms
and walk like birds while doing the Charleston. The Charleston eventually became one of the dances
most associated with the Flappers, who would often dance the night away in dance halls and speakeasies.
The Charleston can be danced solo, as a couple, or in groups. While there are many variations on the
dance, the basic steps involves kicking the legs and swinging the arms.
We have 4 week short courses in the Roaring 20’s Partner Charleston where you will learn the basic step,
the frame, turn, texas tommy and some of the great jazz steps of the 1920’s. These classes will be held
intermittently throughout the year.
For the Gals we have a 4 week Charleston Follies Class teaching you all the fancy character jazz moves of the era.
This class is fun, high energy and really brings the Charleston steps alive!! These classes will be held intermittently
throughout the year.
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1920s Charleston &
Charleston Follies
The Charleston is a dance that became popular in the 1920s, during the era of jazz music and Flappers.
Danced to ragtime jazz music in a quick-paced 4/4 time rhythm, the Charleston dance quickly became
a craze. It was a way many of the young people of that generation wanted to express their uninhibited
enthusiasm.
Although the exact origin of the Charleston is not completely known, it is believed to have originated
in a black community living on an island, just outside of the city of Charleston, South Carolina.
The Charleston Dance was particularly popular with Flappers, (rebellious young women of the 1920s
known for wearing short dresses, bobbing their hair and listening to jazz music)-all things considered
scandalous at the time. They were called “Flappers” because of the way they would flap their arms
and walk like birds while doing the Charleston. The Charleston eventually became one of the dances
most associated with the Flappers, who would often dance the night away in dance halls and speakeasies.
The Charleston can be danced solo, as a couple, or in groups. While there are many variations on the
dance, the basic steps involves kicking the legs and swinging the arms.
We have 4 week short courses in the Roaring 20’s Partner Charleston where you will learn the basic step,
the frame, turn, texas tommy and some of the great jazz steps of the 1920’s. These classes will be held
intermittently throughout the year.
For the Gals we have a 4 week Charleston Follies Class teaching you all the fancy character jazz moves of the era.
This class is fun, high energy and really brings the Charleston steps alive!! These classes will be held intermittently
throughout the year.
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© Blue Suede Shoes Dance School 2011 | Web Site BartArt | Privacy