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	Jungle Swing - Classes - Collegiate Shag
		Collegiate Shag is a light dance which can quickly travel across the dance floor.
		Collegiate Shag is based on a very close hold, and it is therefore a very compact dance, making it well suited for crowded dance floors.
		The Shag was popular in the early 1920's and predates Lindy Hop with the college students.
	www.jungleswing.ca /classes/collshag.html (189 words)

	StreetSwing's Dance History Archives - Collegiate Shag Dance Page - Main1
		) The Shag was popular in the late 1920's and supposedly predates the Lindy Hop with the collage students.
		Virginia Beach was a hot spot for the shag as some eastern cities banned the dance.
		The Saint Louis Shag is more of a speed dominated/ competition shag, which is different than the Collegiate, Carolina and Murray Shags.
	www.streetswing.com /histmain/z3shagco.htm (404 words)

	SHAGGING on the Beach, BABY!
		Shag is described as a Southern tradition of style and grace...a dance craze phenomenon invented decades ago by local teens all along the Carolina Coastline.
		Shag dancing seems to transcend age and brings together all kinds of enthusiasts ever-seeking to perfect its laid-back, seemingly effortless moves.
		The Shag, however, is done primarily in the Southern States such as Florida, the Carolina's, Virginia, Georgia, etc. and has a very smooth, connected feel with your partner and the music.
	www.tripsmarter.com /myrtlebeach/archives/shag.htm (994 words)

	Shag
		The history of Shag is one of the most clouded in the world of dance.
		Two being that during the era which this dance was born, it was in vogue to create collegiate versions of the popular dances.
		Arthur taught a toned down version for his older clientele which he called the “Collegiate Shag.” “Collegiate” dances were popping out of the woodwork at the time, so the name was just a marketing tool as usual to stir up business.
	mysite.verizon.net /res8mh3o/html/shag.html (645 words)

	shag \| English \| Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
		Shag is the name for some birds of the cormorant family like the Common Shag.
		Collegiate shag is a swing dance from the 1920s that was popular among college students at the time.
		Carolina shag is an unrelated swing dance that began in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the 1940s and is often associated with beach music.
	www.babylon.com /definition/shag/English?uil=English (392 words)

	Carolina shag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The shag is a form of swing dancing that evolved from the jitterbug and jump blues of the big band jazz era and originated along the strands between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina, during the 1940s.
		Today, the shag is a recognized dance in national and international dance competitions held across the United States.
		The shag is the state dance of North Carolina and South Carolina, and is still popular amongst residents of the Carolinas.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Carolina_Shag (220 words)

	Swing Dance Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		There are various types of Shag, including Collegiate Shag (early 1930s) and Carolina Shag (late 1940s), which have developed their own way to such an extent that it is at first site strange that they shoudl share the same name.
		Collegiate Shag, danced in Universities at places such as Princeton around the time that the Lindy Hop was being danced in Harlem, is based on a very close hold (which opens out occasionally), and it is therefore a very compact dance, making it particularly suitable for crowded dance floors.
		Unlike Collegiate Shag, Carolina Shag is not very compact (you need the clear slot) and is most comfortable to music that is slow to moderate rather than fast.
	golgi.ana.ed.ac.uk /swing/shagpage.html (329 words)

	Myrtle Beach Area Local Information
		The Carolina Shag is a spin-off of the Charleston and Collegiate Shag.
		The Shag is popular mostly in southern states like Florida, the Carolinas, Virginia and Georgia, etc. Shag dancing is smooth and it connects partners with the mood and music.
		The Swag is a derivative of the West Coast Swing and the Shag.
	www.stanmonroe.com /LocalInfo.html (474 words)

	Dance Descriptions/Overview
		The collegiate Shag was huge in the early 1920's and predates the Lindy Hop.
		The "Shag" Arthur Murray taught was actually a newer version of the "Collegiate Shag" that was done in the 1920's by the College kids but slightly different than the "Collegiate"as done today.
		It is basically a quick instructional video on how to do the shag and a few performances by his students at the end they do a team type routine for the audience.
	www.savoycentral.org /classoverview.html (1288 words)

	Carolina Shag Dance Lessons Louisville Kentucky
		Collegiate Shag, However, today there is no resemblance to them at all.
		The original Carolina Shag is said to have originated in Atlantic Beach area, but most agree on the modern form of the dance being danced in the
		The earliest mention of the Carolina Shag I have found, with the actual words "Carolina Shag" and descriptions of the dance is 1938.
	www.allthatdancelouisville.com /descriptions/shagdancelessons.html (447 words)

	Swing Dance Styles
		Collegiate Shag is a dance that evolved from the Charleston.
		Collegiate Shag was so popular that in the late 1930's even Arthur Murray began to teach a "toned down" and more "proper" version of Collegiate Shag.
		Collegiate Shag is a very aerobic and energetic dance that experienced a revival in popularity in the 1990's and is popular with swing dancers today.
	www.uky.edu /StudentOrgs/HKSDC/Dances.html (5917 words)

	Balboafeet.com - A Day In the Life of a Jitterbug (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Shag was the hot new thing several years ago, until it was overshadowed by balboa as the "fast" dance.
		Shag is also a very misunderstood dance these days.
		It seems that the moves are pretty easy to do but keeping the footwork to the basic on time is the hard part (btw we were taught six counts fast l-l-r-r-l-r for the lead, with LOTs of possibilities for variations and styling, which you already know).
	www.balboafeet.com /archive/Collegiate-Shag.php (1118 words)

	Collegiate Shag and Balboa (or Bal-Swing)! Dance!
		Shag was spread all over America some years before Lindy Hop became popular and different styles were popular in different regions.
		Revived in the Los Angeles Swing scene Shag made a strong comeback since the early 90s and spread on the side of his dancing cousin the Balboa around the World.
		Shag is taught again at many international dance camps and workshops and hasn’t lost its popularity.
	swinginhepcats.com /Swing_Dance/Videos/shagbalboa.html (1413 words)

	Dances taught by Laurie Ann
		Carolina Shag is a slow dance bearing no resemblance to the other two and I don't offer that one.
		Saint Louis Shag and Collegiate Shag are both fast dances with lots of kicks.
		Shag is hard on the body and easy on the brain.
	www.stepsontoes.com /dances.htm (788 words)

	Collegiate shag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		There were several forms of "Collegiate Shag" danced in the early thirties these varieties were single, double, and triple Shag.
		It was named "Collegiate" Shag most likely as a marketing ploy as many "Collegiate" dances were being created at the time for marketed towards the young ("college age") dancers.
		Shag Position (from leader's point of view) Often the lead's left hand is held straight up overhead and the lead's left elbow touches the follow's right elbow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Collegiate_shag (619 words)

	Adventures In Dance
		Collegiate Shag: Collegiate Shag and Balboa are light dances which can travel quickly across a dance floor.
		Shag and Balboa steps can be easily incorporated into your Lindy Hop.
		Shag: Not to be confused with the Carolina Shag, which is a slow, laid back type of Swing, Shag became popular in the late 30’s along with the Jitterbug and Lindy Hop.
	www.adventuresindance.com /danceofferings.htm (1687 words)

	Collegiate shag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		"Collegiate" shag evolved from Shag a dance with no clear historical record, but assumed to be the based on early Foxtrot.
		The term “Shag” however is known to have been used as a slang term to describe early Vaudeville performers.
		These “Collegiate” dances were leaping/hopping versions of their early ballroom counterparts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Collegiate_Shag (619 words)

	Swing Dance Brisbane : Recapturing the spirit of the 20s, 30s and 40s
		New dance styles emerged during the swing era including the Lindy Hop, Balboa and Collegiate Shag.
		Collegiate Shag and its many variations were danced around America during the swing era.
		Shag was essentially the punk dance of its day and very popular with the college set.
	swingdancebrisbane.com /about/what_is_swing.asp (737 words)

	Yehoodi.com
		The only place that I have seen Collegiate Shag done regularly in the social dance floor is in California.
		When it comes to collegiate shag, i have to agree with julius that part of the reason it isnt as popular is because it does have a somewhat dorky feel to it.
		Also, I think collegiate shag is really more suited for medium up tempo songs, not the blazing fast tunes that people might lindy hop or balboa or swing to.
	www.yehoodi.com /phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=69688 (4400 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		There are many forms of shag, but the three most common in the U.S. are St. Louis Shag, Collegiate Shag, and Carolina Shag.
		Collegiate Shag, a six-count step that is danced in closed position to fast swing music, is starting to be danced occasionally by the lindy hop crowd.
		St.Louis Shag is an 8 count step which comes off of the charleston.
	home.earthlink.net /~yoda14me2/swingstyle.htm (281 words)

	Carolina Shag Dance at Ocean Drive Resort North Myrtle Beach
		The original Carolina Shag is said to have originated in North Myrtle Beach's Atlantic Beach area, but many agree on the modern form of the dance being danced in the North Myrtle Beach area known as OD or Ocean Drive in the mid 1940s.
		The "Shag" is comprised of fancy footwork by the leading partner, with the follower partner matching the leaders's footwork occasionally.
		Carolina Shag became known as "Beach Swing" and was done to "Beach Music", influenced by Motown, Blues and Oldies music as it is presently known.
	www.oceandriveresort.com /beach_club.htm (283 words)

	Studio 88 Swing - It don't mean a thing... If it ain't 88-SWING! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		There are many forms of Shag, all very different one from another, but the one taught by the Studio 88 Swing is Collegiate Shag.
		Popularized in the '30s, Collegiate Shag originates, like most swing dances, from Lindy Hop, and has a bouncy and fun feeling to it, almost cartoonish.
		Ideal for very fast music, it is danced mostly in closed position with lots of kicks and footwork, and its rythm is very similar to that of the East Coast Swing.
	www.studio88swing.com /classes.dances.en.asp (559 words)

	Amazon.com: World of Swing DVD #1 - Collegiate Shag 1 & 2 (Beg/Int): DVD: Marcus Koch,Marcus Koch;Bärbl Kaufer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Mostly danced in closed position, but also with open and separating elements, Shag can be danced to medium- and fast-tempo music.
		Shag spread all over America and different styles were popular in different regions.
		This video is about the Double Time Shag that was often referred to as Collegiate Shag.
	www.amazon.com /World-Swing-DVD-Collegiate-Shag/dp/B0009POP6Q (950 words)

	Dance History--The Shag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		There are at least three different types of shag dancing alive today: early-mid 1930's Shag (aka Collegiate Shag), Carolina Shag, and St. Louis Shag.
		Is an 8 beat style of Shag which can be done at very high speeds.
		The basic patterns are close together with no basic step patterns such as you see in West Coast Swing.
	www.swingdancers.com /seattle/shag.htm (203 words)

	Collegiate Shag in Pittsburgh PA (CCT)
		Shag is another style of swing dance that also influenced dances such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, and "East Coast".
		Popular in the late 20', early 30's Shag took on many forms at the time.
		We will be focusing on Collegiate Shag in this introductory class.
	www.coalcountry.org /collegiateshag.html (74 words)

	San Francisco Balboa Festival: December 1, 2, 3, 2006
		Balboa, Charleston, Collegiate Shag and SF Dances: Turkey Trot, Bunny Hug and more...
		Collegiate Shag can be anything you want it to be, and that’s the fun of it.
		Collegiate Shag is a 6 count dance and anything can be incorporated into it, including East Coast Swing.
	www.balboabattle.com /descriptions.htm (2606 words)

	Amazon.com: World of Swing #13 - Collegiate Shag 1: Video: Marcus Koch,Bärbl Kaufer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Revived in the Los Angeles Swing scene Shag made a strong comeback since the early 90s and spread on the side of his dancing cousin the Balboa around the World.
		All over the world people seek these teachers, so their videotapes are a great investment for anyone wanting to learn, brush up, or perfect their swing.
		Shag classes with Marcus and Brbl - either in person or in video - are extremely fun, and the extra bit on dance origins and jam sessions are a great bonus to these tapes.
	www.amazon.com /World-Swing-13-Collegiate-Shag/dp/B00009952Z (772 words)

	DVD #1 - Collegiate Shag 1 & 2 (Double Time) (Beg/Int)
		This DVD holds the two titles Collegiate Shag 1 and Collegiate Shag 2.
		Collegiate Shag 1 starts right at the beginning and builds up to an intermediate level.
		Collegiate Shag 2 builds upon the material of Collegiate Shag 1.
	www.worldofswingstore.com /dvd1cosh12dt.html (326 words)

	London Swing Dance Society: swing, lindy hop, jive events and classes in London, UK
		Collegiate Shag 3 - only 2 copies left Dec 2006, changing format to DVD
		Shag was spread all over America some years before Lindy Hop became popular.
		This tape series is about the Double Time Shag that was danced a lot among the college students, which why it is often referred to as Collegiate Shag.
	www.swingdanceuk.com /main/shop/videos/videos.htm (513 words)

	DVD #2 - Collegiate Shag 3 & 4 (Double Time) (Int/Adv)
		Collegiate Shag 3 builds upon Collegiate Shag 1 and Collegiate Shag 2.
		If you thought you had seen most if not all the Shag moves then Collegiate Shag 4 is just right for you.
		This last video in the Collegiate Shag series has moves galore, many unique to this video.
	www.worldofswingstore.com /dvd2cosh34dt.html (250 words)

	YouTube - San Francisco Jitterbugs - Collegiate Shag
		The San Francisco Jitterbugs is a dance club that specializes in the various swing dances of the 1920's to the 1950's, including Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag, Balboa, Charleston and the Big Apple.
		Carolina Shag with Doug Silton & Ginger Pickeral
		national shag dance 2004 sam west and sarah kemp
	www.youtube.com /watch?v=jez-dtD1CXc (153 words)

	San Francisco Jitterbugs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Arthur Murray's students demonstrating the Collegiate Shag, 1937.
		A vintage swing dance of the 1930's, the Collegiate Shag is danced side by side, or in open and closed position.
		The Collegiate Shag became so popular that even the prim and proper Arthur Murray taught the Collegiate Shag!
	www.jitterbugs.info /sf_bugs_dances_shag.htm (79 words)

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