Editing Charleston (dance) (section)

==== 30s and 40s Partner Charleston ====
[[File:Charleston fun (49204751006).jpg|thumb|Tandem Charleston]]
30s and 40s Partner Charleston involves a number of positions, including "jockey position", where [[closed position]] is opened out so that both partners may face forward, without breaking apart.

In "side-by-side" Charleston partners open out the [[closed position]] entirely, so that their only points of [[connection (dance)|connection]] are at their touching hips, and where the lead's right hand and arm touch the follower's back, and the follower's left hand and arm touch the leader's shoulder and arm. Both partners then swing their free arms as they would in solo Charleston. In both jockey and side-by-side Charleston the leader steps back onto their left foot, while the follower steps back onto their right.
In "tandem Charleston" one partner stands in front of the other (usually the follower, though the arrangement may vary), and both step back onto their left feet to begin. The partner behind holds the front partner's hands at their hip height, and their joined arms swing backwards and forwards as in the basic step.

There are numerous other variations on these holds, including "hand-to-hand" Charleston, and countless variations on the footwork (including Johnny's Drop, [[freeze (breakdancing move)|freezes]], Savoy kicks and so on). Names for each vary in different local Lindy Hop scenes, though most have historic names associated with their creators or people in the community of the day. Aria Zapata and Teresa were the most famous dancers at the time.