Charleston Dance

Bobbed hair, short skirt, smoking a cigarette, dancing wildly the Charleston... The flapper is the symbol of the “modern” woman, who breaks out of the rigorous criteria of the Victorian Pre-War female model. She is claiming economic, political and sexual freedom enjoying the pleasures of life, dancing in the night club and listening to Jazz music. Flappers became the main cultural and historical trend of the Jazz Age. Dancer Ksenia Parkhatskaya. Flapper dress. Photo Nuria Aguade © 2019

Fournier, Henry - Couple Dancing 'Le Charleston'- 'La Vie Parisienne'

The Roaring Twenties is a phrase used to describe the 1920s, principally in North America, but also in London, Berlin and Paris. The phrase was meant to emphasize the period’s socia…

A throwback to all that was beautiful and decadent about the jazz era.

The 1920s was a decade of rapid change, and societal values – particularly among urban elites – quickly shifted from women being expected to be wives who are subordinate to their husbands to women valuing independence and breaking the rules. In other words, many young women became flappers. 36. Flappers…

Illustration about Charleston Party. Group of young people dancing charleston. Vector Illustration. Illustration of roaring, speakeasy, comic - 87281640

Image file to download and vintage original printpublished in 1928 René Giffey Charleston Dance, Roaring Twenties — , Fantasio — Clipping

MyCharleston on Instagram: "Try these 3 Vintage Jazz Steps 👯‍♀️ Hi, we are Elena and Jess! We are part of the MyCharleston teaching team and here is one of our favourite classic vintage routines we teach choreographed by MyCharleston. In this Sequence we are dancing: 👯‍♀️The Charleston 🍎 Apple Jacks 🪩 Jazz Square Which is your favourite move? To join our upcoming courses, follow the link in bio! #1920s #charleston #greatgatsby #vintage #dance #happy #dancers #perform #smile #jazz…

Flappers angered the Vatican and stood accused of starting 'the cult of the clitoris' in Britain. But they also played a huge role in the emancipation of women

by Steven Doyle History with a Twist is a celebration of classic American cocktails, created by noted Dallas Mixologist Michael Martensen. Attendees can stroll down Dallas Heritage Village’s Main Street and visit various cocktail stations while enjoying heavy hors d’oeuvres … Continue reading →