the Charleston

noun

: a lively dance that became popular in the 1920s

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Charleston seniors also have access to two of the best hospitals in the state: the Charleston Area Medical Center and Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 Other firsts include the Charleston Museum, founded in 1773 and considered America's first Museum; the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, one of the colonies' first public buildings; and Dock Street Theatre, the site of the country's first theatrical performance and opera in the 1730s. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 16 July 2024 While lifts are permitted in the Jitterbug, Argentine Tango, the Charleston, Salsa, Jazz and Contemporary routines, they are not allowed in Rumba, Cha Cha, Jive, Paso Doble, Samba, Tango, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Fox Trot and Quickstep dances. Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 The area is also home to lots of annual festivals and events, including the Charleston Jazz Festival, Charleston Food & Wine Classic, and Charleston Carifest. Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Charleston 

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“The Charleston.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Charleston. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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