Beginner
Charleston Step
How to dance it
Step right foot forward (1) Kick left foot forward (2) Step left foot in place (3) Touch right toe behind (4)
1,2,3,4
Step right foot forward [1] Kick left foot forward [2] Step left foot in place [3] Touch right toe behind [4]
Related steps
Easier, similar, and harder options to explore next.
Easier Steps
Step forward on right foot.Step forward on left foot.Repeat as directed.
K Step
Start with weight on left foot.Step forward on right foot to right diagonal (1)Touch left foot next to right (2) Step back to home position on left foot (3) Touch right foot next to left (4) Step back on right foot to back right diagonal (5)Touch left foot next to right (6) Step left foot back to home position (7) Touch right foot next to left (8)
Start with weight on left foot.Step forward on right foot to right diagonal (1)Touch left foot next to right (2) Step back to home position on left foot (3) Touch right foot next to left (4) Step back on right foot to back right diagonal (5)Touch left foot next to right (6) Step left foot back to home position (7) Touch right foot next to left (8)
Touch right heel forward (1) Drop toe onto floor taking weight (2)
Similar Steps
Chassé
Step right foot to side (1)Close left foot to right (&) Step right foot to right side (2)
Step right foot to side (1)Close left foot to right (&) Step right foot to right side (2)
Take weight on ball of both feet, lift heels (1) Return heels to floor (2)
Harder Steps
Vaudeville
Cross right foot over left (1), Step back on the left foot (&), Present right heel forward (2) Step right in place (&) Repeat pattern leading left.
Cross right foot over left (1), Step back on the left foot (&), Present right heel forward (2) Step right in place (&) Repeat pattern leading left.
Cross Shuffle
Crossing Shuffle (aka) Samba Cross Cross right foot over left (1)Step left foot to left side (&) Cross right foot over left (2)
Crossing Shuffle (aka) Samba Cross Cross right foot over left (1)Step left foot to left side (&) Cross right foot over left (2)
Turn - Twist
With both feet together twist heels to right (1) Twist heels to left making 1/4 turn to right (2).
With both feet together twist heels to right (1) Twist heels to left making 1/4 turn to right (2).