It's Charleston Day at the Puddle Jumper
Get ready for a full day of swingin’ fun! Join us for our One-Day Charleston Workshop, where you’ll kick up your heels learning the energetic moves of this timeless dance. Then, put your new steps to the test at our evening Swing Dance Party featuring Keenan McKenzie and The Riffers; live music guaranteed to keep the floor hopping all night long! No partner or experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
Beginner (Studio 4)
Beginner Class 1 (11:00-12)-Sing Lim’s Charleston Stroll (Jackie Plys)
The Charleston Stroll was originally choreographed by world-renowned Lindy Hopper Sing Lim in the late 1990s. Created for a Charleston class at Erin’s Swing Camp Catalina in 1998 or 1999, Sing designed the routine so dancers could perform it together at the Sunday night barbecue. This joyful solo jazz routine remains a favorite at swing dances around the world today! It combines classic Charleston steps in a unique and playful manner that’s a throwback to the Roaring ’20s.
Beginner Class 2 (12:15-1:15)-Couples 1920's Charleston (Richard Badu & Shauna Artz)
Step back into the Roaring ’20s with our Coupled Charleston class! Learn the playful kicks, twists, and flair that defined the Jazz Age. Perfect for beginners or seasoned dancers looking to add vintage style and high-energy fun to their swing dancing!
Lunch (1:15-2:15)-Lunch Break (Practice/ Q&A
Beginner Class 3 (2:15-3:15)-Side By Side Lindy Charleston (Jackie & Joel Plys)
Learn to kick it old-school in our Lindy Charleston class! We’ll cover the basics, plus fun variations like kickaways and hand-to-hand Charleston. Perfect for adding energy, style, and vintage flair to your swing dancing
Beginner Class 4 (3:30-4:30)-Back/ Shadow Charleston (Jackie & Joel Plys)
Join our Lindy Charleston class and master the basics plus shadow (back) Charleston—one of the coolest, flashiest variations around!
Intermediate/Advanced Studio (Upstairs Triangle Dance Studios)
Int/Adv Class 1 (11:00-12:00)-Solo 1920's Charleston Steps and Sequences (Joel Plys)
Travel back to the Roaring ’20s with our Solo Charleston class! Learn the energetic kicks, twists, and flair that defined the Jazz Age
Int/Adv Class 2 (12:15-1:15)-Couples 1920's Charleston "After Saben" (Jackie & Joel)
Lunch (1:15-2:15)-Lunch Break (Practice/ Q&A
Int/Adv Class 3 (2:15-3:15)- Side By Side Lindy Charleston (Richard Badu & Shauna Artz)
Learn from one of the Triangle’s most prominent Charleston aficionados. Richard always brings fun variations to his classes that will keep you kicking all afternoon
Int/Adv Class 4 (3:30-4:30)-Back/ Shadow Charleston (Richard Badu & Shauna Artz)
Back or Shadow Charleston is one of the coolest variants of the Charleston and Richard will be getting you up to speed on some great ways to get into, out of, and to play around with this exciting dance.