Charleston Dance

Step back in time and learn the iconic Charleston dance. From flapper costumes to energetic footwork, discover the history and techniques of this classic vintage jazz dance.
Wondered how to so 20s Charleston? The Charleston dance was “The King of dances” in 20th century and had a huge influence on American culture.  Check out this blog to find out different ways of how to do the dance, its technique and footwork.  On photo 20s Charleston dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya. Photo by Nuria Aguade © 2019 Dancing Reference, Pose Reference, Charleston Dancer, 1920s Aesthetic, Halloween Costumes For Work, Dancers Body, Flapper Style, Flapper Dress, Human Anatomy Art

Wondered how to so 20s Charleston? The Charleston dance was “The King of dances” in 20th century and had a huge influence on American culture. Check out this blog to find out different ways of how to do the dance, its technique and footwork. On photo 20s Charleston dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya. Photo by Nuria Aguade © 2019

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Ksenia Parkhatskaya
Willie Smith recollects that people in Harlem would holler when they’d see Russel Brown dance: “Hey Charleston, do your Geechie dance”. "Some folks say that is how the Charleston got its name. I am a tough man for facts and I say the Geechie dance had been in New York for many years before Brown showed up. The kids from the Jenkins Orphanage Band in Charleston used to do Geechie steps when they were in New York on their yearly tour" – Willie Smith  (Steppin’ on the Blues, p.85) Danse Charleston, Charleston Style, Charleston Dance 1920s, Dance Outfits, Dance Dresses, Dancing Aesthetic, 1920s Aesthetic, Famous Black Americans, Dancer Drawing

Willie Smith recollects that people in Harlem would holler when they’d see Russel Brown dance: “Hey Charleston, do your Geechie dance”. "Some folks say that is how the Charleston got its name. I am a tough man for facts and I say the Geechie dance had been in New York for many years before Brown showed up. The kids from the Jenkins Orphanage Band in Charleston used to do Geechie steps when they were in New York on their yearly tour" – Willie Smith (Steppin’ on the Blues, p.85)

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Vera Veltman

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