Couples 8 minute Dance Break - Basic Carolina Shag - Lesson 1

[@cathyabernathy8011]

Finally understand the count - thanks MUCH for the stay, stay directions! Never got that part before!

[@lilliemccabe3173]

Thank you for your instructions. After my first basic step lesson I was still confused. They said go home and watch you tube, beginners shag. I checked out several, but yours was THE BEST. The fact that I could actually see the feet helped. Some ladies had long pants and it was difficult to follow. I’m still not where I want to be after only one lesson, but I hope in 6 months I will look back and laugh at myself. Again, thanks again and I’m looking forward to your next lesson. God bless!

[@karintolbert7452]

You are an excellent teacher! ❤

[@zumbamamasnc]

Thank you! 😃

[@johnCjr4671]

Lovin’ the Shag ! 😊

[@kellymills2614]

Thank you Angie! We really enjoy your dance classes and look forward to the next shag lesson.

[@zumbamamasnc]

Soooooooon, I hope!!!

[@ellenfiler9435]

Awesome! Thanks so much for the fun and gentle instruction!

[@lululove6175]

Please do some more HIIT type walking workouts!!! You look 😎 awesome!

[@Cynthia-xz1fw]

Thank you so much. Absolutely wonderful teacher😊

[@jeffreyschoeneck1955]

Love these instructions

[@donnaocasio6720]

Thanks you explained perfectly

[@suzanne5971]

Could you please post links to Lessons 2 and 3? Love this!

[@zumbamamasnc]

Lesson 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4HcfKaIrrtmfJI

[@zumbamamasnc]

Lesson 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH2VopWAo7KSeKs

[@suzanne5971]

@@zumbamamasnc , thank you for all three! 💝

[@zumbamamasnc]

You’re so welcome!

[@richardherring8220]

My Bass Wegens have eem resoled many times!! I prefer a slick dance floor !!

[@HepCatJack]

Leads, don't press the left thumb on the follower's right hand. Sometimes followers complain of bruising of the hands from thumbs pressing down hard (especially when new and nervous). The thumb isn't needed to maintain the connection having a relaxed hand will do.

[@fiz2902]

thanks me and my gf will be doing this at homecoming

[@davidhett8883]

I would suggest that you begin by doing the dance with music then breaking it down.

[@millerforester6237]

You need an unpainted wood floor, so you can shuffle and slide. You need to wear shoes with leather soles and rubber heels. Suede works, too. Not flops.

[@zumbamamasnc]

Appreciate the input.

[@nelliescott4768]

Love this!

[@zumbamamasnc]

Thanks, Nellie ❣️

[@susanmaloy1778]

I really Iike the Forward - Rock - Step verses 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5,6. For me- your feet are slightly moving with the word, “ and” - so it’s really an 8 step, right?

[@zumbamamasnc]

Yes 💖 Whatever counting process works for you! It’s all about fun and loving the music🎉

[@shanasmidt1237]

It’s a 6 step done over 8 counts/beats.

[@InsightfulWanderer484]

Love the decking

[@DoesMamaKnow]

I couldn't do that if my life depended on it.

[@zumbamamasnc]

You absolutely could!

[@michelefaulkner6821]

Lol!!!!

[@maxmccullough8548]

It's easy come down to fat Harold's or the ocean drive pavilion in north Myrtle SC and theyll teach you.

[@wandaswain820]

Yes you can! It’s not as difficult as she’s explaining it. She’s explaining it to death.

[@davidbishop9253]

I don’t mean to be impertinent, but why is the “and” not counted as a step? And terminology like rock- step is confusing. All exacerbated by changing from a 1 and 2 3and 4 to forward forward nomenclature also is confusing, to me at least. I have never had any dance instruction of any sort, so it would be helpful to start at the very beginning by defining some terms, how to time the counts, how to recognize the beat of tge music with which to start. And some other various rudimentary issues before even talking about steps. I am an old guy with no particular ingrained or natural sense of rhythm. However it does appear most of the songs are in 4/4 time, but there are 6 steps...my mind goes to cognitive dissonance with that. Again, none of this is meant as criticism, I am just trying to understand. Thanks

[@zumbamamasnc]

I completely understand, Dave and appreciate the question :) We all understand and grasp concepts differently and musicality/nomenclature is especially tricky. You're correct. The songs for Shag and most Swing (East and West Coast) are 4/4 - so 8 steps does 'match' better'. It's tough to try and cover many variations in such a short video... Rock Step can also be explained as 'March, March... Change Weight... Back Step... When teaching, I try to not only include the 'technical' or traditional terminology, but other variations of descriptions to hopefully help a wider range of learners. When teaching children - and some adults - I simply use sounds. i.e. " Dah, Dah, Dah - Dah, Dah, Dah - Bom , Bom". Seems silly, but it works well. The Mind/Body connection or neuromuscular response is what counts... how we hear things and then how our body responds. All that to say, I'd love to help a fellow 'old person' out and If you'd like, we can arrange a free virtual session to clarify anything you'd like! Take care and thank you again for your input and taking your time to reach out!

[@wingnuthut4208]

When I learned to shag at Fat Harold's in the mid 90s it was 1-8 steps. Then it was 1-6 steps with "ands". My new girlfriend and I took basic lessons a month ago and the lady was saying "rock step." It confused my girlfriend but when I started teaching 1-6 with "and" she picked it up quick. Thank you for this wonderful and patient teaching!

[@victoriasmith4660]

Isn’t this the west coast swing though?

[@zumbamamasnc]

Thanks, Victoria.. the base step is similar- but not the same. The style of shag is smoother- but both dance can also be done to the same music a lot of times based on the phrasing of the music😊

[@HepCatJack]

In West Coast Swing when the lead moves back, the follow moves forward. The Carolina Shag is more like an accordion both dancers move forward towards at the same time and both go back at the same time.

[@Borkop1]

Очень медленно и занудливо! Нет музыки...

[@libork8106]

Does he really have to have the gum ??? So unprofessional .....

[@zumbamamasnc]

True, and noted 😊 He is just a regular, non- dancing, nervous and sweet husband that was willing to assist💙

[@libork8106]

@@zumbamamasnc OK, now I understand ... hehe