Build on the skills you’ve learned with previous swing dance experience, and improve your Collegiate Shag. This workshop offers a more intensive learning experience than Collegiate Shag classes currently available, to take your shag dancing to the next level. It’s aimed at giving you the tools to dance Collegiate Shag more comfortably and confidently. Expand your repertoire and enjoy shag dancing more.

Best for:
– swing dancers who’ve learned the basics of Collegiate Shag but haven’t had much chance to practice or develop their Shag skills.
– dancers keen to brush up on their Collegiate Shag to get the most out of attending the upcoming Fast Foot Jam weekender in Sydney in June.

Pre-requisites:
– knowledge of the fundamental Collegiate Shag rhythm footwork (double rhythm: slow, slow, quick, quick) and standard closed basic. We won’t be teaching the basics from scratch.
– familiarity with partnered swing dancing and the concept of lead & follow connection.

FAQS
Q: I’m keen, but I’m a Shag beginner and don’t really know the basic footwork/moves. What should I do?
A: To maximise our time in the workshop, we won’t be teaching the basic footwork rhythm. Try taking a few lessons at Swing Patrol Club Maxie’s to learn the basic rhythms that you can practice before the workshop. Or reach out to our Shag teachers directly (or via [email protected]) and organise a private lesson or two, either individually or in a small group.

LOCATION: Carlton Scout Hall – 12 Shakespeare St Carlton North 3054 [If taking public transport, Stop 116 on the #6 and #1 Tram Routes]
*Please arrive a few minutes before the advertised start time, to check in and be ready to dance at the start of the session.*

We will take a few 5-10min rest/drink/snack breaks throughout the workshop, but no “lunch break”. Please BYO water bottle and snacks.

PRICING:
Standard price (availabe until 11.59pm Saturday 3 May):
$45 per person +booking fee
$90 Pair Pass (1 Lead & 1 Follow) +booking fee

On The Day price (availabe on Sunday 4 May):
$50 per person +booking fee
$100 Pair Pass (1 Lead & 1 Follow) +booking fee
TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 28th MARCH, 9pm
Attendance is by online registration only.
Registrations will close at 10.45am on the day of the workshop, unless sold out in advance.

TEACHERS: JC and Ash are regular Collegiate Shag instructors at Swing Patrol Club Maxie’s. Both are members of the Shag performance troupe, Double Rhythm Riot. Their teaching style is joyful, fun and full of puns, combined with an emphasis on the solid technique that helps dancers achieve relaxed, enjoyable social Shag dancing.

WAITLIST: If your preferred ticket type is sold out Text Swing Patrol on 0412 309 311, with your name, the workshop title, and which tickets you want, and Swing Patrol will text you back if tickets become available, giving you an exclusive Access Code to use for booking within a specific window of time.