Intro to Charleston

Sundays • 5–6 PM • 5‑Week Series

Learn the classic kicks, shapes, and fun of Charleston —

Charleston is the joyful, high‑energy dance that defined the 1920s and 30s. In this series, you’ll explore both vintage Charleston and the Lindy Charleston variations that shaped early swing dancing, giving you playful movement, expressive rhythm, and a fresh way to add personality to your social dancing.

Sundays - 5-6 PM

6 Week Series

What This Class Is

A fun, high‑energy introduction to both Lindy Charleston and vintage 1920s–30s Charleston. You’ll learn the core rhythms, partner connection, and classic patterns that add flair to your swing dancing.

What you'll learn

Side‑by‑Side Charleston — Classic shapes, kicks, and movement, plus the variations that make this position fun and expressive.
Cross‑Hand Charleston — A dynamic pattern that adds style and opens the door to more advanced Charleston ideas.
Tandem Charleston — The high‑energy, crowd‑favorite Charleston position, taught step‑by‑step so you feel confident and connected.

Who this class is for

Dancers with at least 3 months of single‑time swing who want to start adding Charleston right away — no triple steps needed.
Lindy Hoppers looking to refresh their Charleston and revisit fun, classic patterns like Side‑by‑Side, Cross‑Hand, and Tandem.
Anyone who completed Intro to Swing and wants an all‑levels class that’s energetic, welcoming, and easy to jump into.

Pricing

$119 for the 6‑week series

Includes the Beginner Drop‑In class + Sunday social dance each week.

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