Classic Dance Moments

Vintage dance scenes capturing various styles from the mid-20th century, featuring lively costumes and energetic performances in social settings.

Charleston dance. A Dance named for the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina and was popularized in the United States by a 1923 tune called The Charleston. The peak for the Charleston as a dance by the public was mid 1926 to 1927. Pictured Sonja Stjernquist and John Ivar Deckner dancing the Charleston 1950. Photo Kristoffersson ref BA67-9
Charleston dance. A Dance named for the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina and was popularized in the United States by a 1923 tune called The Charleston. The peak for the Charleston as a dance by the public was mid 1926 to 1927. Pictured Sonja Stjernquist and John Ivar Deckner dancing the Charleston 1950. Photo Kristoffersson ref BA67-9