We try to offer 3 classes each night always teaching a beginner and intermediate class.

Beginner Class Divided into 2 Parts

Taught in every session.  Even though we divide into 2 Parts, the class is designed to give a basic review of the basic elements of Shag Dancing to solidify your basics during the second series.  You can start at the beginning of either series.  We've added a few steps to the Beginner class.

Our goal is to have you Shag Dancing to music just after a few lessons and feel comfortable on the dance floor.

Part I

• Basic Shag Rhythm & Footwork
• Female Turn
• Male Turn
• Start Step
• Trail
• Turn In Place (Halo Turn)
• Tuck Turn

Part II

• Basic Shag Rhythm & Footwork
• Female Turn
• Male Turn
• Start Step
• Side Pass
• Free Turn In Place
• Beach Ball Pivot

Intermediate Classes: 2 Parts

Part I - Lead & Follow Concentration

• Techniques for Basic Footwork
• Basic Variations: Crossover, Kick Ball Change
• Review Beach Ball Pivot
• Trail & Side Pass Review
• Inside & Outside turns for man from Trail and Side Pass
• Cuddle Up with open free turn

• How to blend lead and follow moves

Part II - Charactistics of Shag

• Techniques for Basic Footwork
• Belly Roll
• Lean
• Pivot Combinations
• Intro to Boogie Walk
• Intro to Duck Walk
• How to blend steps to music

Intermediate III (by request)

• Male Lead
• Basic Variations & Footwork
• Lead & Follow Variations
• Sugarfoot
• Pivot Technique

Experienced  - Drop In Weekly

Experienced class will be a weekly drop in class for only $5.  The class will be divided into 3 parts:

1. Basic Variation
2. Basic Lead & Follow
3. Useable, Leadable, Danceable Social Shag Move incorpating either #1 or 2.
4. OR by Class request

Classes are taught depending on space available and time allowed...and of course interest of students.

Shag Dancing in Virginia Beach & Hampton/Newport News and coming in January 2008 Chesapeake locations.

Cindy and Larry Black, 757-478-1600 or 202-2004

Email shagdance@cox.net