Can you dance like this?
Many years ago, the shag dance was born on thebeaches of South Carolina.
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How To Dance The Shag
For beginners, the rhythm might sound familiar.
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The basic steps for the shag follow the “one-and-two, three-and-four, five-six” pattern.
In the basic form, each partner is doing the same step, but with the opposite foot.
Watching tutorials is easily the best way to get familiar with the basic steps.
In the South,social gracesand traditions will always be important.
Is The Shag A Swing Dance?
Some describe it as a slowed down jitterbug.
Now, we Southerners are bringing it back in style.
It’s the dance of choice at sorority formals, with bands playing loud and quick.
