So, if your left foot is forward, your right hand is forward. This is where it all comes together. There are many ways to add some sass to your Charleston one way is with the Sweep. Instead of simply kicking, you can bring your leg around by sweeping your leg away from you to the side, or to the front. Leaders begin with the rock step on the left foot, kick forward with the left, step down, sweep with the right leg, kick back with the right and step down.
Followers do the exact same steps, except for beginning the rock step on the right foot.
Another technique for adding style is moving around with your Charleston. While doing the steps, you can completely change your direction 100 percent. Leaders, begin with the rock step on the left leg, kick the left leg back, step and then double kick with the right leg, step. The turn comes in on the double kick. A way to remember this is with the following swing mantra rock step, kick, step, double kick.