***This event has been canceled***
Join us for a fabulous flurry of classes all about shag, followed by our live band monthly dance! This January 17, we have two tracks (beginner and intermediate/advanced) of classes about Collegiate and St. Louis shag. Both Collegiate shag and St. Louis shag are types of swing dances, rooted in African American musical and dance traditions. Collegiate shag became popular from a crew of college-aged dancers who developed the energetic style. St. Louis shag has its roots in St. Louis, MO and has a distinct rhythm pattern and side-by-side starting position.
Beginner Class Schedule
Beginner Collegiate Shag 1 (10:45am-11:45am) - Edric and Valerie
New to collegiate shag or want a refresher? Learn and drill your collegiate shag basic from different positions. We’ll focus on foundational moves and simple variations.
Beginner Collegiate Shag 2 (12:00pm-1:00pm) - Edric and Valerie
Add some variety to your dance with some easy moves. Learn the vocab and technique that will get you through a complete social dance!
Beginner St. Louis Shag 1 (1:45pm-2:45pm) - Richard and Shauna
An approachable introduction to St. Louis Shag, focusing on basic rhythm, footwork, posture, partner connection, and vocabulary.
Beginner St. Louis Shag 2 (3:00pm-4:00pm) - Richard and Shauna
Continuing from Beginner 1, we will expand on the foundational rhythm and footwork with additional figures and transitions, emphasizing flow, timing, and moving comfortably with the music.
Intermediate/Advanced Class Schedule
Int/Adv Collegiate Shag 1 (10:45am-11:45am) - Dee and Ellie
We'll show some fun ways to repeat parts of the double time (6 count) Collegiate shag basics in various contexts. Come try some new options to move around the floor, and mix up your footwork!
Int/Adv Collegiate Shag 2 (12:00pm-1:00pm) - Lawrence and Radeena
Learn popular moves and some technical tips, allowing you to dance a full song with variety, musicality, and endurance!
Int/Adv St. Louis Shag 1 (1:45pm-2:45pm) - Dee and Ellie
Turns! We'll put a focus on some fundamental turns in St Louis Shag! We'll explore basic versions of the outside and inside turn, and some ways to use them to transition into other fun footwork.
Int/Adv St. Louis Shag 2 (3:00pm-4:00pm) - Lawrence and Radeena
Classics and Crossovers! Expand your STL vocabulary with some old-timer moves and other shapes that work just as well in collegiate shag.