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As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, it's time to reflect on the incredible achievements and unforgettable moments that made 2023 a standout year for MyCharleston. This dance community has continued to thrive, bringing joy, creativity, and a sense of togetherness through the timeless art of Charleston
With only a week to go until the Final of Strictly Come Dancing, last Saturday we were treated to Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin’s turn to take centre stage with a Charleston set to the tune “Fit as a Fiddle”. Choreographed by Matt Flint, this routine came out on top with a perfect score of 40. It received high praise from both the audience and the judges; but was it your favourite routine of the evening?
In the prohibition era, where jazz tunes resonated through smoky speakeasies a man named Faust is tempted by the Devil in an innovative dance collaboration. Welcome to “Speakeasy” a dance fusion of Hip Hop, Charleston and Swing created by Southpaw Dance. MyCharleston joined them on their current tour along with local Hip Dancers K.O.D for their performance at Pavillion Theatre Worthing. Together, the dance companies show how these diverse dance forms can coexist to ignite the stage.
Last Saturday, Strictly Come Dancing aired their annual spook-tacular Halloween Special, and we were treated to not one, but two Charlestons. Do you think the couple deserved to remain in the competition or are you more in agreement with Critics? Let’s take a closer look as to why many felt this was the right decision.
Dance with us this September and take a look at all the routines we will be teaching next term. Charleston to 'Button up your Overcoat’ or dance to 'You Can’t Stop The Beat' in our Hairspray musicals course.
You can also learn our new ‘When You’re Smiling ' dance in our Intermediate Charleston course. Plus, we have a brand new Street course on the way to Lizzo ‘Good as Hell‘. Secure your spot here.
