What it is: An early form of swing that pairs well with up-tempo jazz because of its high-energy stepping and bouncing. What the name means: “We call it shag now, but back [in the late ’20s], shag was ...

In the late 1920s, a swing dance called the Collegiate Shag was born in America and at the time, it was bigger than its dance cousin, the Lindy Hop. Through the years, both dances fell off the radar ...

This fast, energetic dance has been gaining momentum around the world, and we’re super excited to bring back our Collegiate Shag crash course! Collegiate Shag is a swing dance that grew up alongside ...

This one time rare instructional video is a must see for those interested in Collegiate Shag. This style is more commonly known as Arthur Murray Shag. Arthur breaks it down, then has a few "students" ...

The best of New York for free. Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush). Instructors: Jaime Shannon and Tony Fraser; ...