Dance Lessons
Lessons are offered on Tuesday nights at Las Palmas Cafe from 7:30-8:15.
A PARTNER IS NOT REQUIRED!
Shag Lessons
Beginner
Lessons: The emphasis of this class is to teach the
6-count basic step of the Carolina Shag, the shag start, female turn, male turn
and half turn. Lessons are free to everyone.
This class is offered every week.
Novice
Lessons: The emphasis of this course is to continue
stressing the fundamental steps taught in the Beginner class while introducing
other traditional steps danced in the Carolina Shag including the side
pass, triple basic, and sugarfoot. Good beginner skills are encouraged
before entering the Novice classes.
Lessons are free to BBC members.
This class is taught on the 2nd and 4th week of each month in ODD months
(Jan, Mar, etc.)
Intemediate
Lessons: The emphasis of this course is to continue
stressing the fundamental steps taught in the Beginner/Novice classes while
introducing increasingly complex footwork used in the Carolina Shag including
stutter steps, leans, boogie walks and the pivot. Mirror steps are also taught.
Good beginner/novice skills are encouraged before entering the Intermediate
classes. Lessons are
free to BBC members.
This class is taught on the 2nd and 4th week of each month in EVEN months
(Feb, Apr, etc.)
Line Dance Lessons
The emphasis of this class is to
provide students with an opportunity to learn line dances that are popular
within the shag/swing community. Lessons are free to everyone.
This class is taught once a month, on the 3rd week of the month.