Partner Charleston Series

“Charleston, Charleston, gee how you can shuffle; every step you do, leads to something new. Man I’m telling you, it’s a lapazoo!” -Song lyrics to “The Charleston” by Jimmy Johnson

No partner needed!
Multiple, progressive levels,
each going deeper and wider into
all three of the included Partnered Charleston styles.
Each level also includes instructor demos & excellent
tips on mixing Charleston into the Swing
dancing you already know!
-fondly nicknamed PC 1, 2 & 3

PC 1- Three different, fundamental Charleston basics with transitions between them & 6-Count/EC Swing.
-1920’s (face to face)
-1930’s (side by side)
-Charleston Break & Breakaway

PC 2- Reinforce & grow in all three Charleston styles- includes turning!

PC 3- Footwork variations & more for all three Charleston styles.

Prerequisites
PC 1: BGS FUNdamentals 3
PC 2-3: The previous PC level(s)
-or-
Instructor approval in person before class starts.

Schedule
PC 1- Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
PC 2- Sunday, March 8th, 2026
PC 3- Sunday, March 22nd, 2026

6:15pm Registration & self guided warm up
6:30-7:30pm
$15 (+$0.50 to pay with card)

Norse Hall 111 NE 11th Ave. Portland, OR 97232