Kentucky Charleston

Alternate Music: -

Pontoon by Little Big Town (slower country groove option)

You're the One that I Want from Grease (fun for all)

Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars (upbeat funky pop option)

Knee Deep by Zac Brown Band

 

INTRO: 32 counts

 

There are no tags or restarts.

 

Sec 1: CHARLESTON, FWD, ½ L PIVOT, FWD, ½ L PIVOT

 

Sec 2: CHARLESTON, ¼ R JAZZ BOX

 

Sec 3: HEEL DIGS x 2, BEHIND-SIDE-CROSS, HEEL DIGS x 2, BEHIND-SIDE-FWD

 

Sec 4: FWD, KICK, COASTER STEP, STEP/ROCK FWD, ¼ L PIVOT, STEP/ROCK FWD, ¼ L PIVOT

 

[REPEAT SECTIONS 1-4]

 

NOTE: I prefer swinging movements for the Charleston steps where feet swing around in half circles for each touch and step. You might opt for straight steps instead for an easier alternative.

 

Option: For a non-turning option in Section 1, consider heel switches for counts 5-8 instead of pivot turns.

 

-This dance goes great with many types of music. When using alternate songs, tags and restarts can generally be worked out fairly easily, but I usually have fun just dancing them straight through. They often catch up with the original phrasing on their own.  If you prefer to add a 4-count tag after Section 4 in some songs, a standard jazz box (without turning) works well.

 

-Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

Thanks!

 

Have fun :)

 

Last Update: 25 Jul 2025