New Dance Craze sweeping the Villages

[KathieI]

Hey all you singles and marrieds....
There's a new dance craze sweeping the villages, its called the Carolina Shag Dance. Some of you easterners probably know this dance, its similar to the West Coast Swing.

We're having lots of dance parties around the villages where singles can meet, along with any married couples that want to dance.

The Carolina Shag dance club is holding dances on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 at the Bradenton Rec Center, near Bonifay CC. We had a fabulous time last Thurs and want to invite more to come so we can dance the night away.

This is a weekly dance, open to all Village residents and their guests with a Village guest pass and proper ID.

You can dance the Shag, swing, bop, freestyle, etc. to Beach, R&B, Motown music.

DJ is Pat Atkinson.

Admission is $3.00 for the DJ. BYOB and snack for your table. Hope you can join us...

[BarryRX]

I saw a video awhile ago that showed the junior national competition and it was amazing. Are there any classes that teach it?

[KathieI]

I saw a video awhile ago that showed the junior national competition and it was amazing. Are there any classes that teach it?

Yes, Barry, there are. The Learning College is holding classes now. Actually, the teachers of that class were at the dance last Thursday. I wanted to go to the college, but I need a dance partner. For anyone who wants to see what this dance looks like, go to You Tube and put in Shag Dance instructions.

[juneroses]

Free lessons are also offered by the Shag Dance Club.

Beginner lessons are from 6-8 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Mulberry Grove Rec Center. Intermediate lessons are 6:30-9:20 PM on the 1st and 4th Wednesdays at Sterling Heights Rec Center,

See more details in the Recreation News under "Shag Club".

[kittygilchrist]

HEY, I like to shag. LOL! I've done that before, it just takes a minute to get the hang of if you are an east/west coaster!
Can't wait to move to TV April 1.
Kitty
Hey all you singles and marrieds....
There's a new dance craze sweeping the villages, its called the Carolina Shag Dance. Some of you easterners probably know this dance, its similar to the West Coast Swing.

We're having lots of dance parties around the villages where singles can meet, along with any married couples that want to dance.

The Carolina Shag dance club is holding dances on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 at the Bradenton Rec Center, near Bonifay CC. We had a fabulous time last Thurs and want to invite more to come so we can dance the night away.

This is a weekly dance, open to all Village residents and their guests with a Village guest pass and proper ID.

You can dance the Shag, swing, bop, freestyle, etc. to Beach, R&B, Motown music.

DJ is Pat Atkinson.

Admission is $3.00 for the DJ. BYOB and snack for your table. Hope you can join us...

[Bettiboop]

Sounds like so much fun! I would have a good time enjoying the music and watching these styles of dance even if I wasn't dancing at the time!

[chachacha]

that sounds like my kind of evening!

[KathieI]

Cha x 3 so are you planning to come on Thursday? I'm probably getting 2 tables as I think we will have a great turnout of our friends.

[chachacha]

yes and my friend Nina will be coming with me...

[KathieI]

Great turnout last night at the Carolina Shag Dance Club. This is going to become a really hot place to meet and greet. We could use a few more singles but the turnout was fantastic. The DJ is excellent and really knows his Beach music. Also learned a "Beach Line Dance" which I have yet to master.

This is a weekly event at Bradenton Rec Center. Starts at 6 to 9pm, bring snacks and drinks. $3.00 entry fee for DJ.

[Single Track]

Great turnout last night at the Carolina Shag Dance Club. This is going to become a really hot place to meet and greet. We could use a few more singles but the turnout was fantastic. The DJ is excellent and really knows his Beach music. Also learned a "Beach Line Dance" which I have yet to master.

This is a weekly event at Bradenton Rec Center. Starts at 6 to 9pm, bring snacks and drinks. $3.00 entry fee for DJ.

Kathie,
So glad to hear that it was a success; but I knew with good music, dancing and a great DJ, Patrick, that it would be. Can't wait for when I return in April to add Thursday night at Bradenton R.C. as one of my dance nights. Is it totally shag or are other dances performed as well?

Take care, my good buddy.

[KathieI]

Kathie,
So glad to hear that it was a success; but I knew with good music, dancing and a great DJ, Patrick, that it would be. Can't wait for when I return in April to add Thursday night at Bradenton R.C. as one of my dance nights. Is it totally shag or are other dances performed as well?

Take care, my good buddy.

Hey Pal, I miss you so much. I can't wait for April when you can come back. Dancing isn't the same without you!!

As usual, you can do any dance you want - west coast, east coast or regular swing dances, we even did a chacha but the majority of people are really die-hard Shag dancers and they do the shag to any song

Hurry back... I miss you!!

[rubicon]

My brother has been in the shag circuit for years traveling all over the south He and his wife just love shag dancing.

[KathieI]

My brother has been in the shag circuit for years traveling all over the south He and his wife just love shag dancing.

That's what I'm learning, Rubicon. Many of the club members are old time circuit dancers for many years and they sure are good. I'm learning it, its really easy - to me anyway - and its definitely addictive. Tell them to come down and join us!!!

[Jerseygirl08]

Hey all you singles and marrieds....
There's a new dance craze sweeping the villages, its called the Carolina Shag Dance. Some of you easterners probably know this dance, its similar to the West Coast Swing.

We're having lots of dance parties around the villages where singles can meet, along with any married couples that want to dance.

The Carolina Shag dance club is holding dances on Thursday nights from 6 to 9 at the Bradenton Rec Center, near Bonifay CC. We had a fabulous time last Thurs and want to invite more to come so we can dance the night away.

This is a weekly dance, open to all Village residents and their guests with a Village guest pass and proper ID.

You can dance the Shag, swing, bop, freestyle, etc. to Beach, R&B, Motown music.

DJ is Pat Atkinson.

Admission is $3.00 for the DJ. BYOB and snack for your table. Hope you can join us...

Can't wait to get back there are start Shaggin. Does Chacha go also?
F U N!

[ssmith]

I have a friend that dances Shag...she and her husband....they used to live in South Carolinea and learned it there....another reason to LOVE The Villages!!!

[KathieI]

Can't wait to get back there are start Shaggin. Does Chacha go also?
F U N!

Yes, Cha x 3 goes, LL goes, and a couple of our other friends. I haven't been going lately because of some knee problems from all that dancing. Hopefully that will go away soon. Can't wait to see you JG...!!!

[kittygilchrist]

bumping the shag! 4 of us singles are going tonight, june 13...join us at our table!
Kitty