The iconic Charleston dance didn't actually start in Charleston, South Carolina

Janet Bosson
Jan 1
1 min read

it evolved from African American folk dances in the South and became wildly popular in the 1920s after appearing in Broadway shows like "Runnin' Wild" in 1923! Dancers would kick their feet out, swing their arms, and move their hips in energetic rhythms that perfectly matched the era's jazz music and rebellious spirit.

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