Roddy “Charleston Charlie” Caravella and the Varsity Syncopators
Brooklyn born Roddy Caravella is Charleston Charlie. He has been teaching and performing social jazz dances for the past 20 years. Trained under world-renowned dance greats, such as Frankie Manning and Sandra Cameron, Roddy is a choreographer who specializes in many early jazz dances.

Ryan Francois and Roddy Caravella at Frankie’s Centennial Savoy Ball 2014 – Photo by Jane Kratchovil

Roddy Caravella’s Varsity Syncopators Ryan Francois and Evita Arce Syncopate City and Ryan Francois at at Frankie’s Centennial Savoy Ball 2014 – Photo by Jane Kratchovil

Roddy Caravella’s Varsity Syncopators Ryan Francois and Evita Arce. Syncopated City and Ryan Francois at at Frankie’s Centennial Savoy Ball 2014 – Photo by Jane Kratchovil

Roddy Caravella’s Varsity Syncopators Ryan Francois and Evita Arce Syncopate City and Ryan Francois at at Frankie’s Centennial Savoy Ball 2014 – Photo by Jane Kratchovil