Tandem Charleston

Charleston · Intermediate

A Charleston where the lead dances behind the follow and leads through the hands, without facing them.

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  1. The follow in front, the lead right behind, both facing forward, hands held at the follow's hips.
  2. Same feet for both: kick forward, kick back.
  3. The lead turns the follow out to exit.

Not to be confused with: Side-by-Side Charleston,Airplane Charleston

Understanding the move

How it goes

  • In this video the couple starts without holding on, each swinging their arms as in solo, then the lead takes the follow's hands.
  • The lead bends forward from the hips, knees bent, to stay level with the follow's hands.
  • The lead's back kick reaches far, leg almost straight; the follow's, knee bent, stays shorter.

Usual mistakes

  • The lead stands too close: the follow's back kick lands in their legs.
  • Stiff arms: the follow gets held back instead of carried along.

Variations and related moves

  • Fall Off the Log

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