Charleston Class in Cheltenham

How to Charleston in Cheltenham – our hens demonstrate their showgirl abilities. This was a Charleston dance class for a hen party with Champagne afternoon tea at our very special partner vintage venue for a 1920s hen party in Cheltenham. I think you’ll agree the dancing looks the part in…

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1920s hen party in London – dancing, hair and make up and a photoshoot!

Here’s a very fun 1920s hen party in London with some unusual moments – a cat turned up – is he a jazz cat? He was certainly very relaxed and unphased watching these ladies dance and stomp about in thei r Charleston Dance Class, and he even joined in with…

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A Charleston Dance tea party in Kent!

Here are some lovely photos from one of a wonderful 1920s hen party in Kent. Our 1920s dream team are happy to travel. In fact, we’re planning on world domination through the medium of Charleston dancing and cake… Mwah ha ha! Well, at least we’ll spread some vintage dance steps…

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1920s dressing up box – new additions

I find it hard, when I’m out and about, to resist buying things that have a bit of a 1920s feel…it’s a bit of an addiction. Well, at least they are often used, for our Vintage events! There is of course, a lot more in our Roaring Twenties party box and vintage dressing up box. These aren’t…

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Vintage Wedding Fair

Here’s some wonderful pictures from the vintage wedding fair. You can have a wonderful Vintage Photoshoot Hen Party with us, in 1920s Vintage Portrait Photography style. These photos were taken at our demo exhibition stall at the wedding fair. The wonderful Marjorie Belles, who sang at the wedding fair Vintage Photoshoot hen…

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A 1920s Day Out

Want ideas for a vintage hen party? Charleston dance is pleased to announce some special offers, new today! NEW OFFERS: A 1920s DAY OUT in Cheltenham! Spend a whole day in the Roaring Twenties – choose from one of the following 1920s hen party packages. Vintage Photo Shoot + Charleston Dance from £45/person Charleston + Vintage…

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Diary of a Charlestonite part 3

I forgot to mention that after Girljam, some of us took part in a solo Charleston contest at the Swing Pit. It was a laugh and a half! And a friend of mine won! It’s rare to find a weekend when you can learn so much about Charleston Dance. Here we are,…

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Diary of a Charlestonite continued…

Oh yes, it’s been a fun year. Dancing the Charleston in Cheltenham with cheeky brides to be… This group of ladies were great sports. They really were a well dressed 1920s hen party and were marvellous dancers. They went onto the Daffodil restaurant dressed like this, and must have felt the part…

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Vintage portrait photography

Here’s a great idea to add on when you have a Charleston Dance hen party or other vintage hen party. We’re now able to offer Vintage style portrait photography for you and your friends to enjoy! And why not add vintage hair and make up? Our professional photographer will set…

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Partnered Charleston classes in Reading

I’m pleased to say that we’re currently running a partnered Charleston dance class at the Rising Sun Arts Centre in Reading! Wonderful teachers, Debra Tompkins and Jon Scanlon are teaching partnered moves, and ways of integrating these with solo moves. It’s a wonderful follow up to previous solo Charleston classes.…

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