Collegiate Shag
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Collegiate Shag ~
Tuesday Schedule
9:00 - 10:00pm Level 1
Instructors:
Nick Williams & Sarah Jensen
Tuesdays
level 1
Each series will start with basic movements, with a different topic each month. Intended to help you grow your Collegiate Shag basics and fundamentals.
- No partner or experience needed!
- If you’re brand new, please sign up for level 1 on the 1st Tuesday of the month to get an introduction to the basics!
level 2
start date TBA
Scroll down to book a class, or use the Motivo LA app!
- Best way to manage your class schedule is via the Motivo LA app for iPhone or Android.
- If you’re brand new, please sign up for level 1 on the 1st Tuesday of the month to get an introduction to the basics!
- Both level 1 & 2 begin a new series/topic on the first Monday / Tuesday of every month. Hence, each series may vary in length.
Pricing
$25.00 Drop-in or save 20-30% with a punch card.
$180.00/month Unlimited Membership (all dance styles included)
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Collegiate Shag is a high-energy partnered swing dance that emerged in the 1930s, characterized by its quick tempos, upright posture, and distinctive footwork with variations of steps and hops. Danced to faster music than other swing dances, it features different rhythms—single, double, and triple—based on how many slow steps precede quick steps. The dance requires good posture and strong core engagement, promoting a feeling of floating or "gliding" just above the floor.
Today, it is experiencing a revival and is celebrated in dance communities worldwide, epitomizing the joy, creativity, and unity found in music and movement.
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Beginner/Intermediate - No experience necessary. Each series will start with basic movements, with a different topic each month. Intended to help you grow your Collegiate Shag basics and fundamentals.
Intermediate/Advanced -
Understanding and proficiency with basic forms is expected. This level is intended to help you push into more challenging territory and tackle more advanced concepts. While we may explore similar topics/themes, the content will be stand-alone and is not intended as an extension of the Lindy 1 class.
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Nick Williams has embodied the passion and spirit of swing dancing ever since his first lesson in 1998. The depth of his understanding of Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag stems from studying with the original dancers. Nick’s desire for authenticity, combined with his passion for dance evolution, leads to a style known for precision, lightness, musicality and dynamic energy.
His successes include World Lindy Hop Champion, US Open Swing Dance Champion, American Lindy Hop Champion, National Jitterbug Champion, International Lindy Hop Champion, Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown Champion, American Classic Balboa Champion, California Balboa/Swing Champion, and California Balboa Classic Champion
He is also an accomplished choreographer and has been featured on the hit television show So You Think You Can Dance. As an instructor, he is known for his ability to break down movements and technique to create a fun and light-hearted learning environment. His true love of music and dancing will forever inspire him to learn, teach, and grow. In 2004 and 2010, Nick was honored to be recognized by the California Swing Dance Hall of Fame.