HOW TO DANCE the CHARLESTON basic step? EVERYTHING you've ever wanted TO KNOW!

►Have you wanted to know how to do the Charleston basic step?

The Charleston. Where is it coming from and why is it called this way?

The Charleston dance had possibly the greatest influence on the American culture. Enslaved Africans brought it from Kongo to Charleston, South Carolina, as the Juba dance, which then slowly evolved into what is now known as Charleston. / ../ In African, however, the dance is called Juba or the Djouba. The name Charleston was given to the Juba dance by European Americans Africanisms in American Culture, p.52

The craze of the 20’s went into full swing when the choreographer Elida Webb Dawson, African- American dancer and choreographer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, introduced the Charleston in Runnin’ Wild (1923) – an American black Broadway musical ....

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►History of Charleston dance

►History of major classic jazz dance steps

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Learn 6 basic versions of footwork: groove walk, kicks, swinging kicks, 20’s twist, 20’s glide, and afro version “reverse twist” Charleston. You will have short practices to music right after my explanations. And as always, you’ll find tips on body movement (opposition, posture & arms) to not only feel good dancing it, but look good too!

There are so many ways to play with this classic Solo Jazz step. My online school has 300+ classes like this, with 18+ hours of material and the largest online solo dance community in the world. Please take a look, and improve your dancing today

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[gabecoolwater]

I'm not a dancer... and it's so interesting to watch a dance that looks funny/easy, only to find out there's such a complex technique and so much work and dedication behind it. Beautifully done!

[yasenyuliev]

You are the only person I've seen to record a tutorial mostly with your back facing the camera. The other day I was just thinking about how easy would have been if all dance tutorials were shot that way. Extremely, extremely helpful making total difference in perception and understanding. If the person is facing the camera then you have to convert the move in 180 degrees which is unneeded conversion especially for beginners. I started watching Sven Otten's neo-swing and shuffling, but today I decided to check the charleston and swing moves, which are essential. Always back to basics. Thank you so much. You are simply awesome!

[manuferguson]

i swear from this day forth, i will never dance again without going "goodoo goodoo goodoo goodoo goodoo-da" in my head

[Mimomo]

her smile is infectious! Got me smiling to myself through the whole video :)

[michelles]

My grandma used to dance the Charleston her sister was a Charleston dance champion 🎉

[happygolucky]

I love the way she says "keeeck" 🥰

[i.b.]

her outfit is stunning :D so simple and classy

[BrandonKrogel]

I've been trying to understand this move for months and this was the first video where it finally made sense for me. Thank you for providing a clear and fun way to learn. Your teaching style is wonderful!

[Zuendfunken]

This was such a stunning and energizing lesson of rythm, history, music and dance! Thanks a lot!

[Mimoza]

Пришла после работы, уставшая, решила заглянуть на Ютуб на сон грядущий- попалось видео с Вашим зажигательным номером. Как итог- залипла. И вот я стою перед зеркалом, в ночи, пробую))) Кто бы мог подумать, всегда была безразлична к джазу. Благодарю за уроки и за то что радуете людей своей неуёмной энергией, юмором и мастерством!

[thejellokats]

Absolutely brilliant! The Charleston is what the human body was designed to do!

[claraharney]

This was the best Charleston tutorial I've ever seen, and I've watched/practiced with a lot!

[richardduba]

The dance is wonderful as others pointed it out but the delivery of the lesson is so amazing, it really hints a nice character and just how much energy is within. Gotta love those hummings and sounds that are perhaps not even fully intentional while doing some motions, especially with a sweet voice like that - I think it's able to reach the inner child in us in a certain way.

[ramonapiehl]

Thanks for this wonderful tutorial :-) My friend and I discovered your video "by accident", and then found ourselves dancing for 1 1/2 hours. It must have looked ridiculous - non of us danced the Charleston before plus I'm a really bad dancer, but we had so so much fun with it!

[SarzyShorts]

I’ve wasted far too many hours of my life trying to find a YouTube channel that will teach me fun dance moves along with actually good music and an instructor I’d actually want to be friends with. Thank you for ending my search! (In retrospect I should have known it’d be the Charleston. It’s always the Charleston 😏)

[Danadop]

I didn't think dancing was fun until I found you. Not only the classes are simple, they are also fun. Thank you for showing me how fun it is to dance.

[fargo]

Great dancer, and great teacher, but the best thing about your videos is whatever that happy song in your heart is.

[beblissnow]

She IS timeless !!! & what smooth motion & what a voice !

[writer.lennox]

You are a wonderful teacher. My grandma taught me the Charleston when I was young. This brought back wonderful memories of playing big band in her kitchen and learning to dance just like Grandma could.

[shinaoki]

What an amazing teacher you are. You teach every component and put them all together so clearly and playfully. Thank you!