About the content for this course

Go back in time to the Golden 20’s by learning how to dance the unique and crazy 20’s Charleston! This is the early beginning in the history of jazz dance. Let’s get fancy with tap and walk footwork and twisting those happy feet. We will add some sparkles for amazing arm movements and start spicing up with classy moves to medium- and fast- tempo. Put some sliding shoes on, swing your arms and legs and learn how to make your soul shine with style and glamour in the Charleston dance that has now such a long history!

Beginners level requirement

Fall in love with 1920’s Charleston learning the basic tap and walk footwork and its Classic Moves. For this level you don’t need experience – just your passion and comfortable shoes! This beautiful couple dance was the start of a new era of dance so the elements and techniques are very important for any swing dancer.

After this level you will be confident to increase the speed of your happy feet. Ready to lose your heart for Charleston? 

• No training required
• Comfortable shoes
• Will to learn
• Love for dance

Intermediate level requirement

You got the Charleston exciting bounce, up feeling energy and the basics are no longer enough exciting for you? Good! Welcome to the intermediate level of the 20’s Charleston World. Do you think only a bunny can hop? You can do it too!

We introduce you funny steps with Charleston style like Texas Tommy, Bunny Hops, Skates and Rotational moves. Let’s work on your body awareness and you are ready for the advanced level, where you will shine like a star for the dance floors!

Advanced level requirement

You’re already a highlight of many parties, but let’s polish the diamond inside of you and increase your repertoire! Your Charleston wants more variations and improvisations to impress everybody on the dance floor.

We’ll give you the right technique for advanced and challenging moves. You will hitch and roll your partner and learn how to full turn the famous “elbow catch” in a very 20’s style. Every vintage place will be impressed by your dancing talent and enjoyment on the dance floor!