ABOUT US

MyCharleston offers a range of regular dance classes and online dance courses that allow anyone to learn Charleston and Jazz Dance.

Our experiences will lift your mood, you get fit and improve coordination while connecting you to new friends in your local or online community.

Unlike any other dance group, we are the only dance company which focuses solely on the Charleston. We only teach in the best dance studios and we create high quality videos for online learning. We help everyone to learn a new skill in a relaxed, enjoyable and entertaining way. 

Whether you attend a class or learn online with us, each experience is aimed on bringing you happiness because we believe dance is a joyful experience which can be shared by all.

About Us

MyCharleston, previously known as I Charleston Brighton, was launched in 2014 by Elena Burslem and Fiona Ring. The company has now hit it's 10th Birthday!

Over the years, MyCharleston have not only taught classes, workshops and hen parties but also taken part in Music Festivals, Films, The Charleston World Record Attempt as well as sell out events at the Brighton Fringe.

MyCharleston current timetable includes Charleston, Musicals, Street Jazz , Solo Jazz, and Stretch & Flex classes.

I have been going to dance classes with MyCharleston for the past four years now, both in their studio in Hove and the online classes, and it is SO. MUCH. FUN. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Elena and Fiona are the best dance teachers ever and I’m amazed at how they constantly come up with new routines. Plus everyone else who comes to class is super friendly. If you want to make some new friends and get your dance on I would highly recommend it!!
— Lucy

Meet the Founders

Elena Burslem, MyCharleston dance

Elena Burslem

Managing Director & Co-Founder

elena.collins@mycharlestondance.com

Fiona Ring, MyCharleston dance

Fiona Ring

Creative Director & Co-Founder

fiona.ring@mycharlestondance.com

The workshops and classes are just fabulous.
Such a happy thing to do. Works like the most efficient stress relief for me, forgetting all my worries when I’m desperately trying to make arms and legs follow your instructions. It is also down to your enthusiastic and wonderful way of teaching. Elena and Fiona create a great space for fun and exercise combined. I’m normally a long distance runner but have been bothered with injuries the past few years and your classes are the only substitutes I so far have enjoyed.
— Lotte

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