Shag Dance Kassib 2012

History The term Shag originally referred to a nationally popular dance of the 1930’s (not the 70’s). –Similar to the Jitterbug, which is a swing dance. In the 40’s and early 50’s dancers personalized their steps and had their own signature marks. In the 50’s the Shag became more and more standardized. People were counting steps, turns and paying attention to every detail. In the late 50’s the teenage-rebel’s and beach party goers were shagging on every boardwalk and pavilion dance floor they could find!

Harry Driver “Father of the Shag” One of the most popular shag dancers from the 50’s. Won about every dance contest he entered, but he is old now and not as fun to watch. –Thanks for the good times Harry Here is a clip from the 2012 National Shag Championships – ture=fvwrelhttp:// ture=fvwrel

Shag Music Over the years there have been great debates over what "shag music" is. –A die-hard shagger will tell you that most of the music should be referred to as "beach music", not shag music, and that not all of the "beach music" is "shag music" because some of it is too fast or too slow for shagging. –Or, they may refer to music from those bands as "bubblegum beach". –Next, he will probably tell you that " real shag music" is R&B music created in the 40's and 50's by various black artists. –It is probably true that the refined shag dance originated by those listening to old R&B tunes. Today's shag music can encompass any tune that falls within a range of about beats per minute that a person finds suitable for the shag.

Suitable Shag Songs Earthquake - Ronnie Milsap – Country Going Back To Louisiana - Delbert McClinton – Country The Flame - Fine Young Cannibals - Top 40/Rock Do You Believe - Cher - Top 40/Rock Picture Of You - Boyzone - Top 40/Rock "Smoothie“ I Want To Hug You - John Lee Hooker – Blues Never Make A Move Too Soon - B.B. King – Blues As Soon As I Get Paid - Keb Mo – Blues Mojo Boogie - Henry Gray – Blues Shake, Rattle And Roll - Big Joe Turner - R&B "Upbeat“ Your Heart's In Good Hands - Al Green - R&B Donut And A Dream - Mills Brothers - R&B "Smoothie"

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Position, Count & Steps Closed Position Counts- 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5, 6 Guys-Forward left, forward right, back left, back right, weight shift left, weight shift right, back left, front right Ladies-Forward right, forward left, back right, back left, weight shift right, weight shift left, back right, forward left.

LET’S GET TO SHAGGING! Gooooo Move & Groovers!