How did flappers dance?

Question

i dont know why i just want to know how flappers in the twenties danced. i have an idea but i need more info... oh and anyone know how i could get a dress that looks like a flapper dress thats not online?

Answer 1

The most popular flapper dances were the Charleston and the Black Bottom.  You can find examples of both of these on YouTube.  

It would be very hard to find a flapper dress locally, unless you went to a costume shop, and a dress there might not be very authentic.  A flapper dress had a very low waistline and the skirt length was to just below the knees.  It had a loose, boyish looking hang to it, not hugging any curves.  

To look really authentic, don't forget wear thigh-high stockings, and roll them down around the knees!  I don't know if this will work with today's flimsy panty hose :-( but good luck!  Ask me for more tips if you like.

Answer 2

They where called flappers ,, because of the way they moved their arms when they danced ,,    catch an old silent movie called "Our Dancing Daughter's"  starring a very young Joan Crawford...    You could probably find a flapper dress at any costume , vintage ,or antique shop.....

Answer 3

we learned bout flappers in school! Just get a small dress, colourful maybe. have short hair or maybe put it up to make it short or something. They danced i guess seductively! ;)