Intro: Spoken, Male & Female

(Male) “Alright, everybody, step into the groove!”

(Female) “Grab your partner, it’s time to move!”

(Together) “Let’s swing it, let’s bring it—Charleston style!”

The band is hot, the trumpets roar

The dance floor’s calling, let’s give it more

(Female)

Kick those heels, spin with flair

Feel the rhythm floating through the air

Swingin’ in the spotlight, let’s shine so bright

Move to the music, we own the night

Slap your knees, tap your toes

Charleston spirit, let it flow!

(Male) “Hey, hey, keep it strong!”

(Female) “Oh, yeah, dance all night long!”

(Male) “Shake it high, twist it low!”

(Female) “Show your moves, let it glow!”

Feathers flying, dresses sway

The roaring 20s are here to stay

(Male)

Bowties sharp, shoes that shine

Let’s swing together, it’s party time!

Swingin’ in the spotlight, let’s shine so bright

Move to the music, we own the night

Slap your knees, tap your toes

Charleston spirit, let it flow!

(Male) “Alright, let’s hear those claps and taps!”

(Clap, clap, tap, tap—horns blaring)

(Female) “Kick it higher, swing it wider—take the floor!”

(Instrumental section for freestyle dancing)

(Male) “That’s it! Keep the rhythm alive!”

(Female) “Feel the beat, don’t let it stop!”

Swingin’ in the spotlight, let’s shine so bright

Move to the music, we own the night

Slap your knees, tap your toes

Charleston spirit, let it flow!

(Male) “What a night, what a groove!”

(Female) “We brought the Charleston back in full bloom!”

(Together) “Keep swingin’, keep shinin’, the spotlight’s on you!”