How to Dance the Charleston

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2018
  • Learn how to dance the Charleston with Esie Mensah and David Forteau.
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  • @A_Strawberry
    @A_Strawberry 4 роки тому +731

    It's the 20's boys

    • @rexjolles
      @rexjolles 2 роки тому +37

      Famous last words

    • @silverblood9456
      @silverblood9456 Рік тому +39

      @@rexjolles Expected a swing revival, got a pandemic and the great depression

    • @gatsbymaguire
      @gatsbymaguire Рік тому +16

      @@silverblood9456 they forgot to start the pandemic in 2018 and that the depression doesn't start until the 2030s

    • @MC32595
      @MC32595 Рік тому +3

      @@silverblood9456 right 😂😔

    • @CoolSkeleton95-go9fu
      @CoolSkeleton95-go9fu Рік тому +3

      And soon the 20's will reference the 2020's, not the 1920's

  • @WarmthRainThunder
    @WarmthRainThunder 2 роки тому +505

    Love this dance- I can do it until people start paying attention and I lose train of thought. Then my legs get out of sync 😭💀🤣

  • @BillDownhill
    @BillDownhill Рік тому +81

    That dance move is literally 100 years old. Pretty wild seeing it incorporated into modern dance.

  • @JustCass945
    @JustCass945 7 місяців тому +48

    My grandma likes telling stories about my great-grandma, who ran away from home to America in the VERY late 1800s (she was 16).
    She tells me that my great grandma LOVEDDDD dancing and singing, and how she was very beautiful. She says her favorite dance was the Charleston, so i would love to learn!
    Love you, Great Grandma Silvia!

  • @kimmorris9664
    @kimmorris9664 4 місяці тому +10

    Figured out how to do the dance because of this, it’s the 20’s now buster!

  • @reneechavez2177
    @reneechavez2177 4 роки тому +94

    So awesome to find Black folks dancing our dances!!♥️ sharing with my 300 plus students in Miami💦💯 🎩👑

    • @jefflh9200
      @jefflh9200 4 роки тому +2

      renee chavez our?

    • @Donirexian
      @Donirexian 3 роки тому +28

      @@jefflh9200 the dance was originally created by African Americans

    • @jefflh9200
      @jefflh9200 3 роки тому +1

      @@Donirexian i know that

    • @projectc.j.j3310
      @projectc.j.j3310 2 роки тому

      So weird to see black folks using technology that’s not theirs

    • @venuslove-i1v
      @venuslove-i1v 2 роки тому +15

      @@jefflh9200 The person said "our" because they themselves are more than likely black.

  • @You-lw7cn
    @You-lw7cn 2 роки тому +93

    Thanks!
    I have to come up with choreography for a class I'm taking and my group decided we wanted a tiny bit of the charleston dance in there and most of us didn't know how to do it
    This was so short and simple and now we can carry on with our choreography!

  • @eddy7346
    @eddy7346 9 місяців тому +8

    I stumbled upon a version of the Charleston on an Instagram reel and oddly enough, it got me interested in learning how to dance
    There's a Halloween party coming up in my city and I wanna let loose for once instead of sitting at the bar with my friends like last year

  • @LathyrusRoots
    @LathyrusRoots 2 роки тому +16

    i've never been interested in dance at all. i can waltz, which i think is 'installed' by default.
    this two minutes started a tempo, then built it to completion with expert instruction in such a pleasant way, so smoooothly i just...
    wow, that was cool. and? i can totes do the Charleston.

  • @VictoriaEPines
    @VictoriaEPines Рік тому +18

    Yessssss🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 rehearsing for Godspell and wanted to learn how to Charleston to “Bless the Lord” (the ending). Thank you soooo much!!!! This was excellent teaching!!!!

  • @Starlight_16
    @Starlight_16 3 роки тому +7

    They are great dancers, and she is so beautiful!!

  • @zvipatent
    @zvipatent 11 місяців тому +5

    Mom taught me this. Didn't get much chance ot do it at dances, etc., but like to do it at home. BTW, these folks are great !

  • @FLeigh12
    @FLeigh12 2 місяці тому +1

    Well. If that wasn't the dopest, coolest, swaggest lil presentation.! Nicholas Brothers at the end. LOVED ❤

  • @MelancholicFools
    @MelancholicFools 3 роки тому +16

    She has a great voice, she should do voice overa

  • @alexandrae430
    @alexandrae430 Рік тому +3

    I appreciate the history lesson!! Also this was the best description! Feeling more confident with this move 😌

  • @na-yo2ji
    @na-yo2ji 4 роки тому +26

    For the 1920s making a comeback in 2020, I am going to learn at least one 1920s dance move

    • @jackphantom
      @jackphantom 4 роки тому +5

      Art Deco revival would be nice as well

  • @fearlesssfcappuccino
    @fearlesssfcappuccino 4 роки тому +161

    Love it. Simple, short, clear, lovely vid; thank you for making this!!

  • @NaticeTas
    @NaticeTas Рік тому +2

    I’m just learning it for a miku dance heh

  • @solet579
    @solet579 3 роки тому +8

    Estupenda explicació! Senzilla, clara, divertida!

  • @loua5269
    @loua5269 3 роки тому +47

    you made it look so easy - thank you for doing this!!! for a short video, i learned a lot.

  • @davidalen9279
    @davidalen9279 4 роки тому +83

    Love the period costuming. Thank you for sharing!

    • @LightYagami-xl1wz
      @LightYagami-xl1wz Рік тому +2

      It’s not even historically accurate AT ALL. Why is she wearing an afro in the 1920’s? That didn’t come until 50 years later!

    • @marvin4239
      @marvin4239 Рік тому +9

      @@LightYagami-xl1wz This is why girls won't dance with you

    • @dolphinman9896
      @dolphinman9896 3 місяці тому

      @@LightYagami-xl1wz that's her natural hair, it always existed? 💀

  • @AntonDogg
    @AntonDogg 10 місяців тому +2

    Excellent!! Great dancers, both of you!

  • @crazyleaf257
    @crazyleaf257 Рік тому

    Love the visuals and graphics!!

  • @Darkanight
    @Darkanight Рік тому

    I love this video... I always find myself coming back here from time to time.

  • @jonathanguillarme3118
    @jonathanguillarme3118 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this outstanding video

  • @MsLemon42
    @MsLemon42 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks! I'm going to try to get the other social studies teacher to do a dance with me at the next school talent show haha

  • @thelibertymomma8304
    @thelibertymomma8304 8 місяців тому +1

    thank you, very helpful for a history presentation! love the outfits, really fits the style back then

  • @shortstupidmagicfilms9574
    @shortstupidmagicfilms9574 Рік тому +4

    Amazing! Thanks for this straight forward tutorial. I'm using this for a commercial acting audition 😅

  • @tonks78
    @tonks78 6 днів тому

    You're amazing! ❤❤😊

  • @rpaterson6784
    @rpaterson6784 2 роки тому +6

    Oof, i’m so bad at dancing but I’ve always wanted to learn this one, I think I need a broken down board. It was fun to try tho. The second I start twisting my brain is like no

    • @Cairybow
      @Cairybow 3 місяці тому +1

      i get you 😭 all these comments are like "wow this qas so helpful thank you" but i cant figure it out

    • @EradicatorX
      @EradicatorX Місяць тому

      same

  • @vdubing01
    @vdubing01 Місяць тому

    Yall look so good doing it too!!!! 😊

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 2 роки тому +7

    Damn, your skin is absolutely flawless! Such a beautiful color!

  • @katlee3036
    @katlee3036 5 років тому +34

    *A* *N* *K* *L* *E* break

  • @zeraghtul6834
    @zeraghtul6834 3 місяці тому

    This is my favorite dance, I look forward to practicing it.

  • @trevosh15
    @trevosh15 Рік тому +2

    It's the 20s, which means it's time to bring back the charleston

  • @abyssGazerTV
    @abyssGazerTV Рік тому +1

    I can't believe people did something this complex for fun back in the day.

  • @pup2006
    @pup2006 2 роки тому

    i love this so much omg

  • @lizzwalker7417
    @lizzwalker7417 Рік тому +1

    Listen, I just started taking tap classes, and my group is already preparing for a recital 🥴. Why have I always been able to do the Charleston when I'm playing around or just dancing for fun, but the minute I put on tap shoes and see that it's part of the dance routine my legs and feet don't work? I'm really struggling🤣, but I'm glad I found this video. Yall did a great job teaching the steps. Imma properly squish those bugs in no time!

  • @buddyfett1341
    @buddyfett1341 Рік тому

    You guys are awesome. Have a Great Gatsby themed party tomorrow night. Looking up 20s moves.

  • @delenamiller5948
    @delenamiller5948 2 роки тому

    Beautiful couple, very classy- and helpful!

  • @stephenhaynie1039
    @stephenhaynie1039 3 роки тому +1

    this taught me so maNy inspirational things ik how to dance know

  • @leverdia
    @leverdia Рік тому

    Attractive, Talented dancers...thank you for the tutorial

  • @hpluvcraftskat6889
    @hpluvcraftskat6889 Місяць тому

    Not me watching this video while eating a Charleston chew and showing my bf how to dance. I love this era in history.

  • @zalamael
    @zalamael 9 місяців тому +1

    Interracial couple dancing to the Charleston, we need more of this in society, it would put an end to the usual racism conflict narrative.

    • @dnrspdr03canadian95
      @dnrspdr03canadian95 3 місяці тому

      First off they're not interracial, they're both African American. Secondly Hollywood is doing exactly what you just said and it's backfiring big time, it's only made racism go up if you ask me.

  • @Ticklebrush
    @Ticklebrush 3 роки тому +6

    ok shes gorgeous woah

    • @daisymay6505
      @daisymay6505 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed, she’s REALLY beautiful 😍❤️

  • @michaelmartin4079
    @michaelmartin4079 2 роки тому

    wow... ya'll are good dancers. Keep it up.

  • @thesmilingknight4982
    @thesmilingknight4982 7 місяців тому

    thanks so much for a wonderful easy following tutorial ^^ just gotta train a bit more then i have it

  • @AwesomeDude799
    @AwesomeDude799 2 роки тому +4

    *I'm afraid I haven't been a very good Host, Old Sport.*

  • @hpb8859
    @hpb8859 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you

  • @leonarduchamp
    @leonarduchamp 22 дні тому

    fabulous!

  • @NoCommentaryLife
    @NoCommentaryLife 2 роки тому +2

    Holy. This is so short but the best tutorial

  • @BooDotBoo
    @BooDotBoo 17 днів тому

    I actually really love this dance. People think I’m crazy doing it and this is why I don’t go to clubs. 😂

  • @virgilycumbias
    @virgilycumbias 3 роки тому +1

    Nice lessons for the begginers. Congrats

  • @truepenny2514
    @truepenny2514 5 місяців тому

    I’d love to learn this - it looks so free and fun -

  • @maidinthamiddle
    @maidinthamiddle 2 місяці тому

    You both are so beautiful! I'm a sandlapper for life. Love it!

  • @Zuri_the_elfWCUE
    @Zuri_the_elfWCUE 2 роки тому +1

    Is nobody talking about how PRETTY she is?

  • @santosalonzo123
    @santosalonzo123 Рік тому

    Ya'll are awesome!!!👏😁😉

  • @veronicabullard2694
    @veronicabullard2694 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks guys. That was super cute.

  • @bezoticallyyours83
    @bezoticallyyours83 5 місяців тому

    Elegant and energetic.

  • @michaelhands2189
    @michaelhands2189 Рік тому

    Awesome!

  • @LilXancheX
    @LilXancheX 3 місяці тому +1

    This is like shuffling in the 60’s 😂

    • @Cairybow
      @Cairybow 3 місяці тому

      Almost, its the 1920s actually 😋

  • @21neuroticelle
    @21neuroticelle Рік тому

    im doing my schools production of anything goes and this helps a lot

  • @jameswilson3370
    @jameswilson3370 8 місяців тому

    Omg thank you

  • @Gatorbitten
    @Gatorbitten 6 місяців тому

    I remember this, learning this in school.

  • @sophiegomulkiewicz790
    @sophiegomulkiewicz790 Рік тому

    Cool thanks!!!

  • @LyrenaWithAnxiety
    @LyrenaWithAnxiety 9 днів тому

    Step one: okay, yeah, I got it
    Step two: both legs are broken, tied in a knot

  • @longWriter
    @longWriter Рік тому +2

    It's simpler than I'd thought---for years, I'd thought that the dance step where you're touching your hands with your thighs and having your hands trade places when your knees touch was the Charleston...I guess I wasn't *exactly* wrong, but I wasn't exactly right, either!

  • @lowkeykindasad3680
    @lowkeykindasad3680 3 роки тому

    I was 1000th like lol

  • @melandjon2
    @melandjon2 11 місяців тому

    Kid n Play! AKA Charleston. 😊❤

  • @morbid6six6
    @morbid6six6 2 роки тому +3

    I see it, I understand it. But, I don’t know that I can accomplish it lol

  • @hogskins3043
    @hogskins3043 Місяць тому

    I wanted to learn the Charleston after watching the cast do the dance on Family Matters.

  • @noobtuber1547
    @noobtuber1547 Рік тому

    What is the name of the song in the background? ☺️

  • @InsideEquestrian
    @InsideEquestrian 2 роки тому +1

    Does anyone know the name of the song in the beginning?

  • @marcelzeigler631
    @marcelzeigler631 11 місяців тому

    She’s gorg

  • @tomriska4148
    @tomriska4148 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent, but, with two replacement joints I'll sit and admire those (like YOURSELVES) who can hoof it. Thank you! BTW...I was a fairly decent dancer until about 7 years ago (okay, on three, everyone cry for me.....lol.) BTW, I could've done his last move easily....then.... no more kids for me.

  • @BlackCat-pm9qr
    @BlackCat-pm9qr 5 місяців тому +1

    This song epitomizes what people today want to think the 1920s was like. The truth is that this song and dance was a minor craze in 1925 and was viewed by the majority of people as an amusing novelty at best and vulgar and low class at worst. Most people preferred waltzes and fox-trots. If you want to hear what normal 1920s music sounded like listen to the Colonial Club Orchestra, Regent Club Orchestra on the Brunswick label or The Troubadours or Nat Shilkret on Victor. The real 1920s sound was romantic, heavy on strings with vocals by tenors but I know that isn't what people today want to hear.... since they are obsessed with hot jazz and race music and then project their preferences on the past.

  • @anthonywomack2260
    @anthonywomack2260 Рік тому +1

    The Rock brought me here 😂😂

  • @rileybear836
    @rileybear836 10 місяців тому

    I can’t dance, so I’d be useless in the 20s but god I love watching people with rhythm just go go go

  • @DragonXDrei
    @DragonXDrei 3 місяці тому +1

    And now they call it The Shuffle, and people think i's new.

  • @Silverwish30
    @Silverwish30 7 місяців тому +1

    So how do I explain that I’m here because of an animated dancing cat…

  • @PunditKING
    @PunditKING 8 місяців тому

    You'll look great doing the Charlestown, try it.

  • @w7b9
    @w7b9 7 місяців тому

    I have to do this for an academic grade

  • @c1plas
    @c1plas Рік тому +1

    Now the kids are calling it the Cat.

  • @jelly-wv1mn
    @jelly-wv1mn Рік тому

    Puedo hacerlo descalza?

  • @DanMehmet-yy1ly
    @DanMehmet-yy1ly 2 місяці тому

    People on tik tok calling this astro slide lmao. As a Bboy we were always told to learn the history of the styles

  • @Monkeman2005
    @Monkeman2005 Рік тому

    Me and the boys requested to do this in the dance class we are forces to do rn and the teacher said yes

  • @amelialindsay5678
    @amelialindsay5678 Рік тому

    You look like you’re floating ❤️

  • @lmay007
    @lmay007 4 місяці тому +2

    I love that you danced the Charleston😄

  • @toxicbenjy
    @toxicbenjy 3 роки тому +2

    who hear during corona

  • @tonyclifton265
    @tonyclifton265 8 місяців тому

    wush i had learned to dance the charleston when i was 18. i'm 52 now and never could dance

  • @edward002gaming
    @edward002gaming Рік тому

    You meen ive been doing the Charleston this whole time without noticing it

  • @vellbariaofficial
    @vellbariaofficial Рік тому

    Kidsongs got me learn this dance

  • @ic236
    @ic236 Рік тому

    Theres so much twisting what are the chances I sprain my ankle again haha

  • @haydenwinslow319
    @haydenwinslow319 9 місяців тому

    Me failing to step back and fort

  • @thedarksideoftheforce6658
    @thedarksideoftheforce6658 Рік тому

    This is basically the kid n play kick step.

  • @JQUICK21
    @JQUICK21 2 роки тому +2

    Swinging the arms makes it look old and 40’s-ish….I’ll leave my hands down or do something cool’er with them….but thanks ❤️

  • @creoleking206
    @creoleking206 6 місяців тому

    I never knew the Charleston was the geechee dance, well they forgot the leg loop me and my bro did

  • @Pyr088
    @Pyr088 5 місяців тому

    Kids are calling this the ASTRO glide xD

  • @angels-with-talons
    @angels-with-talons 2 роки тому

    jeez louise, esie is beautiful.

  • @anniebananie7887
    @anniebananie7887 9 місяців тому

    They dance and it looks amazing, I do it and I look like I'm having a seizure!