Developed during the World War I in suburban New York, initially performed by Caribbean and African dancers. It eventually made its debut on the stage of American music-hall and immediately became popular in the ballrooms. The Charleston had a lot of influence on the development of Quickstep which is noted for its quick and lite foot movements. Based on a combination of straight and rotary movements this dance requires good control of posture and stamina.
 
 You can learn some basic steps from our free online dance lessons, but the aid of a dance studio or an instructional video will make it much easier and a lot more fun!