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Frank Farnum coaching Pauline Starke to dance Charleston. The Charleston is a dance named after the harbor city of Charleston, South Carolina.The rhythm was popularized in mainstream dance music in the United States by a 1923 tune called "The Charleston" by composer/pianist James P. Johnson, which originated in the Broadway show Runnin' Wild and became one of the most popular hits of the decade.
Johnson's original rhythmic accompaniment inspired several later songs, many of which used the word "Charleston" in the title. [10] The song was played in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life, with James Stewart and Donna Reed, at a dance scene. [12] It was also a featured production number in the 1950 film Tea for Two. [12]
In the movies Margie (1946) and It's a Wonderful Life (1946), the song is played during school dance scenes. [8] In the movie Tea for Two (1950), with Doris Day and Gordon MacRae , the song is a featured production number.
Johnson's original rhythmic accompaniment inspired several later songs, many of which used the word "Charleston" in the title. [35] The song was played in the 1946 film It's a Wonderful Life, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, at a dance scene. [37] It was also a featured production number in the 1950 film Tea for Two. [37]
Jitterbug is a generalized term used to describe swing dancing. [1] It is often synonymous with the lindy hop dance [2] [3] but might include elements of the jive, east coast swing, collegiate shag, charleston, balboa and other swing dances.
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra is a big band that does just this by presenting concerts of standard South Carolina jazz as well as new works. To this day Charleston maintains a vibrant and diverse jazz scene and is home to many musicians in all genres. As it has always been, Charleston remains a melting pot of musical styles and influences.
And now, Katherine Heigl has just recreated another one of our favorite movie moments—a memorable scene from her 2008 film 27 Dresses. Natasha Campos - Getty Images [/image
Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American actress, dancer and singer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (1940), and performed during the 1930s in RKO's musical films with Fred Astaire.