Al Minns & Leon James from the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem.
Filmed during the 50s. Danced by original jazz dancers from the 30s.
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Charleston Dance Becomes Popular (1923): The Charleston dance became popular after appearing along with the song, “The Charleston,” by James P. Johnson in the Broadway musical Runnin’ Wild in 1923.
The music for the Charleston is ragtime jazz, in quick 4/4 time with syncopated rhythms.
The Charleston dance became extremely popular in the 1920s, especially with Flappers. The dance could be done by oneself, with a partner, or in a group.
(Source: history1900s.about.com)
