IT'S time for dance lovers to step forward to help reclaim a retro dance world record for the largest number of costumed people dancing the Charleston.
An annual highlight of Roaring 20s Festival events at the Hydro Majestic Hotel at Medlow Bath, the Blue Mountains Charleston Challenge will take place on February 25.
The Blue Mountains held the Guinness World Record for three years in a row, only to have it snatched away by the town of Bexhill in England in August 2015 and then by Swing Patrol dance troupe in London that October.
"We admit, we had become a little lackadaisical after holding the title for three years in a row, and Swing Patrol has looked after it quite well for us," said challenge artistic adviser Angela Corkeron.
"But we want it back and we need 978 dancers to do it. However, we're aiming for 1000 just to make sure.''
Online registrations are now open.
The event will be held in front of the pavilion at the Hydro Majestic Hotel at 11am. The cost to enter is a gold coin donation to the Rural Fire Service Blue Mountains. Prizes will be awarded for best performance and costumes.
Other Roaring 20s Festival events include Valentine's High Tea with tenor Brad Cooper and pianist Grace Kim on February 12, a prohibition casino fundraiser for Katoomba Hospital on February 18 and a Majestic Journey vintage car cavalcade from Penrith to Medlow Bath on February 24.
If your Charleston is a little rusty you can watch a dance tutorial online.
