At the height of the Roaring Twenties, flappers took to the floor, arms flailing and feet kicking to a new beat: the Charleston. A century later, the dance still captivates—especially for performer, ...

Bradfield’s Broncos tackled the Charleston as part of their school’s yearlong centennial celebration. The activity was inspired by photos documenting how Bradfield marked its 50th birthday in 1976, ...

The way we dance and move reflects who we are and where we are in history. That’s one of the reasons why choreographer Faith Jensen-Ismay thought to bring back this weekend’s “Blast From The Past: A ...

This 1920 film combines freestyle, Isadora Duncan-inspired dancing with a glimpse into society life through formalized lawn dancing at what appears to be a wedding. It begins with women performing ...

One of Central Illinois' hottest dance halls in the wide-open Roaring Twenties was O'Neil's, located on a former dairy pasture just beyond Bloomington's western edge. In July 1922, area residents ...