16th Anniversary Collegiate Shag Workshops with Peter Flahiff

*workshops will be taught as single-role (lead/follow). You are welcome to sign up for a different role for each of the two workshops

Collegiate Shag is a partner dance that originated in the 1930s and has a history similar to other jazz and swing era dances, such as Charleston, Lindy Hop, and Balboa. The dance is known for its hopping basic step and high energy footwork that separates it from other forms of swing and other dances that use the shag name, such as Carolina Shag or St. Louis Shag.

Schedule:

2:15: Doors open

2:30 - 4:00 PM: Intro to Collegiate Shag

4:15 - 5:45 PM: Beyond the Basics

Then be sure to join us for an evening of dancing to live music from the Hot Lovin' Jazz Babies

About Peter: Peter Flahiff began swing dancing in 1993 and started teaching just one year later. He’s taught across the United States and around the world, including Herrang Dance Camp (Sweden,)  Lindy Focus (USA,) Camp Hollywood (USA,) California Balboa Classic (USA,) Balboa on the River (Australia,) and many others. Peter has been a featured DJ at The Snowball, The Experiment, California Balboa Classic, and Camp Hollywood, to name a few. He’s also a noted coach, lecturer, emcee and competition judge.

Today, Peter counts some of the world’s top dancers and instructors as his own former students. Peter’s worldwide reputation is as a highly sought-after social dancer and instructor. He helped create several thriving venues over the years (Rusty’s Rhythm Club in Los Angeles, ATOMIC Ballroom in Orange County, and Eastside Stomp in Seattle.)

Cost:

$25 for one workshop, or $40 for both (does not include evening dance)

We will never turn anyone away for lack of funds- please join us and pay what you can (even if that is $0)