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On the first part of this article, we discussed how the Charleston dance was born in the city of Charleston, in South Carolina, and the historical/social context of the city during that time. We also covered the main African American dances that influenced the development of this dance style. Now, on Part 2, we will…
When people hear the word “Charleston,” they tend to picture a glamorous White flapper girl twisting her knees while puffing away on a cigarette. However, the origins of this fascinating dance couldn’t be further from this depiction.
Any true fan of Charleston or early jazz music (and movement) should be familiar with the Jenkins Orphanage Band. Whether this is news to you, or you only have heard of them in passing, this article is meant for you! This is a story of a band that helped shape the future of hundreds of…
Learn how to Charleston! The dance is an important part of Black American History and one of the biggest dance crazes of all time…
Cover photography by Sergey Shirokov How much Charleston do you regularly include in your social dancing? As with most music and movement, what comes in and out of vogue is cyclical. Depending on how long you’ve been in the scene, you’ve experienced multiple trends in the dance. You may have even gone through revisiting some…