REC8955
- Course
- REC8955
- Course Title
- Carolina Shag
Description
Born at the beach, Carolina Shag is the beloved dance of the Carolinas and a favorite at local clubs and parties. This fun-filled class gets you up to speed with the fundamental steps in Carolina Shag dancing: basic eight-count, start, turn, pivot, lean and boogie walk, crossover, sugar foot and belly roll. Learn why this dance has endured and is still a "staple" of the local dance scene.
Objectives
The student will learn the basic shag steps:
- Basic
- Start
- Female, Male: side-by-side turns
- Prep Steps: front-back
- Boogie Walk
- Pivot
- Belly Roll
- Sugar Foot
Content
- Class I
- Basic Step
- Class II
- Female Turn
- Male Turn
- Side-by-side turn
- Class III
- Start
- Class IV
- Front Prep
- Back Prep
- Class V
- Boogie Walk
- Class VI
- Pivot
- Belly Roll
- Class VII
- Sugar Foot
- Line Dance
- Review
Prerequisites
- Students should enroll with a partner for maximum enjoyment
Method of Instruction
- Demonstration with step break-down and student practice of steps
Evaluation
- Exam: No
- Demonstration of Skills: Yes
- Class Participation: Yes