Courtyard Caper: Collegiate Shag Edition

Register here: https://forms.gle/UHQ3dWWkYuvcR8tD7 Get ready for our May Courtyard Caper featuring Zoe Shepard and Ava Francisco (collegiate shag) for the mini-workshop, with a social dance to a live band! ______________________________________________________________________ Mini-Workshop: Instructor: Zoe Shepard and Ava Francisco (Bloomington, IN) Location: Illini Union, Rooms 314AB (1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801) Time: 1-5pm (3 hours of instruction; 1 hour of breaks and practice time built in) Cost: $20 UIUC Students/$30 Student/$40 General (includes evening dance) Topic: Collegiate Shag Course Description: Come join us and learn Collegiate Shag from the ground up; no experience required. Originating in the early 1920s, Collegiate Shag is known for its high shag arm and iconic, visually striking shapes. The dance can be done comfortably to both fast and medium tempos and is the distant cousin of balboa. This fun class will be your chance to learn the fundamentals of Shag, connecting you to the broader swing dance community in just three hours. *shag finger!!* Prerequisites: None ______________________________________________________________________ Evening Dance: Band: The Sweet Nothings Location: Illini Union Courtyard Café Beginner Drop-in Lesson: 7-8pm (no partner or experience necessary!) Time: 8-10:30pm Cost: FREE for UIUC Students/$10 Student/$15 General This event is funded in part by SORF.