Shag Pile

Learn this fast, fun swing dance and join the Shag Pile! Collegiate Shag was the most popular swing dance of the 1920s - and it's the '20s again, and it's on the rise again! Each week works as a stand-alone drop-in class, starting from zero, so whether you’re a fledgling, improver, or expert, our focus on the essential elements allows you to both hone the basics and build a repertoire of useful moves ready for the dance floor. Our smooth learning curve means you can keep going for one or two hours as you prefer. No partner required - just rock up. Please be ready to dance from 7pm, with flexible flat-soled shoes, comfortable clothes for aerobic exercise, and a bottle of water. Alongside simple instruction, each week we look at the music and musicians that inspired the original African American Shag dancers - and each week we end the evening with refreshments and chat at a nearby pub so we can get to know one another. Shag is a partnered dance, but you don't need to bring anyone - just roll up and rock out! The dance is quite aerobic, so please bring flexible flat soled shoes for your comfort. Water and WCs are available in the venue. Note: latecomers can disrupt class, so may not be admitted. 6:45 : Doors open 7:00 : Intro, first hour & recap 1 8:00 : Second hour 9:00 : Recap 2 and end. Then it's off to the Camel Pub for refreshments and chat. Venue: The Mulberry Hall, St Margarets' House, 15 Old Ford Road, London E2 9PJ Questions? [email protected] or 07876568485 Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/gQi6e9