Well hereโs something you donโt see everyday, or at least on the dance floor.
You know how weโre all used to seeing ballroom dancing between two people, right? Because thatโs the established norm. Grab a partner and dance. Itโs a guy and girl thing and a dance is always fun. But how about a guy, a girl, and another girl?
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Thatโs right. Gary and Charlotte Chaney are here to dance the Jitterbug set to โMe and Bobby McGeeโ by Rhonda McDaniel.
Gary and Charlotte Chaney have been dancing together for most of their lives and are members of the South Side Imperial Dance Club since 1980. Gary has been President and Vice President over a lot of years of being active in the Board of Directors.
They are both true ambassadors of dancing and have competed all over the country taking home wins and awards.
They are both dressed to impress and that reception says it all. Who wouldnโt want to dance the night away looking like stars? All eyes are on them.
The Jitterbug dance was made popular in the 30s and 40s with its origins in the United States. The original version had a lot of acrobatic swings and lifts which now have been modified for a more conservative ballroom version.
That doesnโt stop Gary and Charlotte though. Look at those legs move!
That is unbelievably good footwork and there is so much bounce in them that the song seems to come alive. They donโt shy away from a few hip shakes and ridiculous spins. Charlotte even lets Gary dip her less than a foot from the floor. Thatโs trusting someone youโve known for many years.
Well after a few awesome steps together thatโs gotten the crowd all worked up, here comesโฆ A twin? A double? Wait a minuteโฆ
Dressed exactly like Charlotte, from the hair down to the shoes is Debbie Wheelis. She runs out to join them and look at Garyโs face. What a guy! He proceeds to dance with both Debbie and Charlotte at the same time.
He steps to and spins with both ladies and even has alternating sequences with each. And not one missed a single step. These three are so effortless and captivating to watch and you can see the onlookers smiling and enjoying the music and the dance.
Only a guy as cool as Gary could pull this off. These three are pulling off a combination of East and West Coast, Jitterbug, and Bop and they are fabulous to watch. Look at those smiles!
With nearly 15.5 million views itโs not difficult to see why they have many admirers. Even viewers are impressed.
โOne of the cleverest pieces of choreography Iโve ever seen! Well done guys :)โ
And hereโs an even cooler comment:
โWow, being a Salsa Dancer and a lover of Dance this was really nice especially the part when he begins dancing with the 2 ladiesโฆ Wonderful, it just goes to show you are never to old to dance and enjoying yourselves as they appear to be doing here. Hey what about that reality show for dancers they should go and auditionโฆ.โ
Thatโs not a bad idea. Gary, Charlotte, and Debbie could win one of those.
Do you think theyโre having fun?
Check out this fantastic trio in the video below!
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Source: YouTube, Britannica
