Carolina Shag Workshop: Basics, Boogie Walks, Breakaways, and more! In-Person
Join us for Carolina Shag Workshop taught by Ashley Cohen Conner in partnership with Flagstaff Rhythm and Roots Dance Company at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center!
In this 2-hour workshop we will first showcase Carolina Shag basics, then teach you moves to pull out on the dance floor and incorporate in other styles! Main moves will include boogie walks, breakaways, and more.
The lesson will be broken up in two parts with a 15 minute break in between.
No partner or experience required. All welcome!
We recommend you bring a water bottle, and comfortable clothes and shoes you can dance in.
Then join us at 7:00 pm for social dancing! Come practice all your have learn in the dance floor to swing and jazz music!
Registration is not required, but appreciated to gauge participation and attendance. If you register you will received a reminder email of the event the day before.
Instructor Bio
Shortly after this, Ashley was introduced to Carolina Shag. Since then, she has dedicated much of her time learning about the history, important figures, music, and technique of the dance.
Recently, she has been committed to spreading Carolina Shag throughout the southwest. Between her monthly progressives, socials, and yearly "Summer Swing Fest" event, Ashley hopes students share the same enthusiasm for the dance.
For more information call 928-213-2331 or email libraryprograms@flagstaffpubliclibrary.org
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