The Charleston is a variety of foxtrot dance that originated in 1903.
It was really popular in the United States in the 1920s. It was a way of having fun, and a distraction post-war (WWI).
This dance was particularly popular among the Flappers, rebellious young women in the 1920s known for wearing short dresses and listening to Jazz music (all of which were considered scandalous).
It was characterized by being upbeat and danced by kicking one's heels up, which at the time was outrageous, rebellious even.
Interesting fact: The Charleston was banned from many dance halls during the 1920s because it was exuberant and too scandalous.
I don't know about you, but kicking up one's heels at a fast pace isn't my definition of 'scandalous'.
- Information from: Wikipedia.org, CharlestonChallengeDownUnder.com.au
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- Video from Youtube (user: Aaron1912)
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