Underhill's Swing and Shag Dance Collective

Intermediate Carolina Shag: A 6-Week Journey Intermediate Carolina Shag Dance Your Way to a Sharper Mind & Effortless Flow 🧠 Enhance Brain Health Connect dance practice with scientifically proven benefits for memory, plasticity, and cognitive function. 💃 Master the Dance Deepen your mastery of Shag's smooth style, intricate footwork, and partner connection. 😊 Find Your Flow Cultivate musicality and improvisation to experience the exhilarating "Flow State" on the dance floor. The 6-Week Journey to Mastery ...

The Underhill's Swing and Shag Dance Collective's mission to rekindle the social connection and joy of partner dancing directly aligns with the extensive documented health benefits of dance, promoting overall well-being for individuals and the community. The collective's core mission is to rekindle the social connection and joy of partner dancing. They do this by providing accessible instruction , promoting public dance events, and empowering a network of passionate instructors and ambassadors to bring swing and shag back into the heart of communities. Their vision is to foster a thriving, inclusive cultural experience that enriches communities, promotes intergenerational connection , and instills a lifelong love of movement. The documented health benefits of dance directly support and are promoted by various aspects of this mission. Physical Health Benefits Dance is a low-impact, full-body workout that improves physical health, coordination, and flexibility. It also helps...

Ever hit the dance floor, thinking you know "East Coast Swing," only to encounter a completely different vibe? You're not alone! While often lumped under one name, East Coast Swing actually has a fascinating duality: the polished, structured ballroom version, and the relaxed, soulful "street" version, embodied beautifully by dances like the iconic Philly Bop and Carolina Shag. Let's dive in and unpack these two distinct, yet related, worlds of swing. The Ballroom Belle: East Coast Swing When you sign up for a typical swing class at a dance studio, you’re most likely learning Ballroom East Coast Swing . This style emerged in the 1940s, primarily as a simplified, standardized version of the more complex and improvisational Lindy Hop. Its goal was to make swing accessible to a broader social dancing public and suitable for formal ballroom settings. The dance is known for its "rock step, triple step, triple step" rhythm, with a clear, repetitive patter...