Charleston by Valelu

Origin

valeluna1607 — 2023-10-30 14:08:17 UTC

The Charleston dance, is a dance named after the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina.

The dance probably came from the "star" or challenge dances that were all part of the African-American dance called Juba. At first, the step started off with a simple twisting of the feet, to rhythm in a lazy sort of way.

Main Characteristics

valeluna1607 — 2023-10-30 15:04:50 UTC

Charleston dance is characterized by its toes-in, heels-out twisting steps, it was performed as a solo, with a partner, or in a group.

Its Milestones

valeluna1607 — 2023-10-30 15:17:20 UTC

One of the major milestones of Charleston was the novelty, it was cultural phenomenon that arouse during the early 1920s. It’s a dance, it’s a tune, and it’s a set of lyrics (which most people have never heard).

How is it involved in modern styles

valeluna1607 — 2023-10-30 15:22:35 UTC

Charleston is linked, or involved with modern dance styles because many modern dances are inspired on it

A famous Charleston Performer

valeluna1607 — 2023-10-30 15:25:10 UTC

Josephine Baker is one of the main dancers of this genre

Its importance worldwide

valeluna1607 — 2023-10-30 15:29:39 UTC

Charleston´s importance and worldwide fame comes from the epitome of the carefree exuberance of "the roaring twenties", it was revolutionary for the epoch and really liked by people.