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For the Charleston dance, windshield wipers should be seen from every side. Watch a demo of windshield wipers for the Charleston from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, windshield wipers require the leader to be careful not to hit the follower's head. Do windshield wipers for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this...

For the Charleston dance, followers tandem kick-around starts with the release of the left hand. Do the followers tandem kick-around for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this...

For the Charleston dance, simultaneous tandem kick-around does not have the partners turning the same amount at every point. Perform the simultaneous tandem kick-around for the Charleston with...

For the Charleston dance, the tandem version has many moves that can be incorporated. Learn moves for the tandem Charleston from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, the push-out to tandem has the leader's hand at the follower's waist. Perform the followers push-out to tandem for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in...

For the Charleston dance, the push-out to tuck-turn goes into an East Coast basic. Do the push-out to tuck-turn for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

The follower U-move in the Charleston dance is a change in footwork to move into the tandem steps. Practice the follower U-move with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

The Charleston dance U-move is a transition into the tandem Charleston dance. Practice the U-move with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, boing exercises help with the tandem push-out. Do the boing exercise for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, the leaders push-out one through five depends on getting the hand position right. Do the leaders push-out one through five for the Charleston with tips from two dance...

For the Charleston dance, the followers push-out one through five has a 180 degree turn on the kick step. Do the followers push-out one through five for the Charleston with tips from two dance...

For the Charleston dance, the push-out one through five starts with the leader releasing the hand. Do the push-out one through five for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this...

For the Charleston dance, the gush on five is marked by both partners having a bend in the arm. Do the gush on five for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on...

The Charleston dance is connected in tandem with the leader standing behind the follower. Connect the Charleston in tandem with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

The Charleston dance in tandem has both participants facing the same direction, one in front of the other. Dance the Charleston in tandem with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on...

Leader tips for the Charleston dance include signaling the follower when a change in step occurs. Get Charleston leader tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

A tandem freeze in the Charleston dance is a variation that adds interest to a performance. Try a tandem freeze with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

The Charleston dance incorporates kicks in place for more variation. Kick in place with the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

Kick tips for the Charleston dance include kicking to the side to avoid hurting a dance partner. Get kicking tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

The leader U-move in the Charleston dance draws the follower in and around into the tandem position. Practice the leader U-move with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, followers tuck-turn is marked by kick steps. Do the followers tuck-turn for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, tuck-turn from side-by-side into open is keyed by a rotational rock-step. Perform the tuck-turn from side-by-side into open for the Charleston with tips from two dance...

For the Charleston dance, four-count U-move starts with a rock-step. Do the four-count U-move for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, put the moves together by talking through them as the partners dance. Put the moves together for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on...

For the Charleston dance, there are many variations on the side-by-side, such as the stomp and slide on 7. Do variations for the side-by-side Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in...

For the Charleston dance, the side-by-side stomp starts on five with an extra pause. Do the side-by-side stomp for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, side-by-side stomp for leaders has a move forward on four and a low stance. Do the side-by-side stomp for leaders for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors...

For the Charleston dance, side-by-side stomp for followers starts on the right foot. Do the side-by-side stomp for followers for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free...

For the Charleston dance, stomp in side-by-side has the weight of both partners forward. Perform the stomp in side-by-side for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free...

For the Charleston dance, side-by-side slide on 7 is a great variation to do with music. Do the side-by-side slide on 7 for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video...

For the Charleston dance, the leaders slide on 7 replaces the standard kick-back. Perform the leaders slide on 7 for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, the followers slide on seven has a deeper hitch on six. Perform the followers slide on seven for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on...

For the Charleston dance, slide on seven in side-by-side starts with the leader indicating it early on six. Do the slide on seven in side-by-side for the Charleston with tips from two dance...

For the Charleston dance, slide on seven in side-by-side is helped by a good connection. Do the slide on seven in side-by-side for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free...

For the Charleston dance, leaders tuck-turn has the hands low on the follower's waist. Do the leaders tuck-turn for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, kicks in place for leaders can be done as long as desired. Do kicks in place for leaders for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on...

For the Charleston dance, kicks in place for followers come on the five count. Do kicks in place for followers for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, kicks in place interrupt the regular side-by-side. Do kicks in place for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, inside hand-to-hand into cross-hand and back requires the partners to know the subtleties of the lead. Perform the inside hand-to-hand into cross-hand and back for the...

For the Charleston dance, inside hand-to-hand kick-around for leaders begins out of the inside hand-to-hand. Perform inside hand-to-hand kick-around for leaders for the Charleston with tips from...

For the Charleston dance, inside hand-to-hand kick-around for followers begins from the leader's right side. Perform inside hand-to-hand kick-around for followers for the Charleston with tips from...

For the Charleston dance, side-by-side into inside hand-to-hand kick-around follows the line the leader creates. Do side-by-side into inside hand-to-hand kick-around for the Charleston with tips...

For the Charleston dance, improving inside-hand-to-hand by assuming a kick-around. Improve inside-hand-to-hand for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, skips forward for leaders are done by skipping on the five count. Perform skips forward for leaders for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free...

For the Charleston dance, skips forward for followers depend on the ability to be led by the other partner. Perform skips forward for followers for the Charleston with tips from two dance...

For the Charleston dance, skips forward come out of the basic side-by-side. Perform skips forward for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, the travelback has the partners moving simultaneously. Do the travelback for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.

For the Charleston dance, entering inside hand-to-hand 1-4 requires the connection. Enter inside hand-to-hand 1-4 for the Charleston with tips from two dance instructors in this free video on dancing.