Our Mission

Underhill's Swing and Shag Dance Collective's mission is to rekindle the social connection and joy of partner dancing 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 our communities. We envision a future where partner dancing is a thriving and inclusive cultural experience, enriching communities through spontaneous public dance events, fostering intergenerational connection, and instilling a lifelong love of movement.

Catalog of Dance Movements and Patterns

Hey dance enthusiasts! Get ready to level up your moves! 

We're thrilled to share a comprehensive list of the dance steps and patterns we teach in our Beginner and Intermediate Swing and Carolina Shag classes. Whether you're just starting your dance journey or looking to refine your skills, this list is your go-to resource. 

To make it even easier to learn and practice, many of these moves come with direct links to video tutorials on our YouTube channel! You'll be able to see each step in action and follow along with us. This list is organized by level, so you can easily find the moves that are right for you and track your progress. Consider it your personal checklist as you become more familiar with each step. 

Ready to dive in? Check out the list below and click on the moves with links to start learning! Happy dancing!

Style Level Move Name Video Link
6-count Swing Beg Rock Step
6-count Swing Beg Touch Step Basic
6-count Swing Beg Triple Step Basic
6-count Swing Beg Single Step Basic
6-count Swing Beg Connection (Open and Closed Position)
Carolina Shag Beg The Carolina Shag Basic - Increase Speed / Intro Slot
6-count Swing Beg Send Her Out (Closed to Open)
6-count Swing Beg Bring Her In (Open to Closed)
6-count Swing Beg Female Underarm Turn Out (Closed to Open)
6-count Swing Beg Female Underarm Turn In (Open to Closed)
6-count Swing Beg Sailor Step
6-count Swing Beg Kick Ball Change
6-count Swing Beg Stutter Step (Front/Back/Side)
6-count Swing Beg Female Underarm Turn w/ Switch
6-count Swing Beg Bring Her In w/ Switch
6-count Swing Beg Changing Lead Hand on the triple step
6-count Swing Beg Back-to-Back
6-count Swing Beg 180 Deg Triple Step Turn
6-count Swing Beg 360 Deg Triple Step Turn
6-count Swing Beg Closed-to-Closed Circle
6-count Swing Beg Tuck Turn
6-count Swing Beg Triple Step Turns
6-count Swing Beg Sweetheart
6-count Swing Beg Sweetheart (Variation)
6-count Swing Beg Back & Shift
6-count Swing Beg Prep Step with a / Rock Step Basic
6-count Swing Beg Back Prep
6-count Swing Beg Front Prep
6-count Swing Beg Boogie Walk Basic
Carolina Shag Beg Simple Sailor Pattern Lead / Follow Side-by-Side with Switch and Turns
6-count Swing JV Down the Line
6-count Swing JV Waterfall / Down The Line Combo
6-count Swing JV Crossover
6-count Swing JV Crossover Hold
6-count Swing JV Hesitation - Female Inside Turn
6-count Swing JV Outside Male Turn with Spin and Variations
8-count Swing JV Pivot/Whip
8-count Swing JV Swingout and Variations
6-count Swing JV Lead Reverse Outside Turn
Carolina Shag JV Apple Jack
Carolina Shag JV Lead/Follow Drape
Carolina Shag JV Duck Walk
Carolina Shag JV The Lean
Carolina Shag JV Belly Roll
Carolina Shag JV Belly Roll to Sailors (Doug/Sherry)
Carolina Shag JV Sugar foot
Carolina Shag JV Pam
Carolina Shag JV Circle Kick-Ball-Changes to Circle
Carolina Shag JV The Ferries (Julie/David - Sam/Lisa)
Carolina Shag JV Double Hook Basic
Carolina Shag JV Eclipse
Carolina Shag JV The Elvis
Carolina Shag JV Zig Zag
Carolina Shag JV The Leprechaun
Carolina Shag JV Waterfall
Carolina Shag JV Bermuda Birmingham Combo (#1)
Carolina Shag JV Number 2
Carolina Shag JV Number 3
Carolina Shag JV Number 3 w/ a Boogie Walk / Lean Finish
Carolina Shag JV Male Underarm turn to Sailors (The Thumb)
Carolina Shag JV The Wink (Honeyroll)
Carolina Shag JV The Wink 2 (Tootsie Roll)
8-count Swing V Walk back from a pivot or lindy circle
8-count Swing V Walk back from a pivot or lindy circle
8-count Swing V Cake walk
Carolina Shag V Hitchback (SOS Mid-Winter 2018)
Carolina Shag V Soft Shoe Basic (Male Footwork)
Carolina Shag V Double Kick Hop
Carolina Shag V Double Rock (Female Footwork)
Carolina Shag V Brush Step (Mirror Pattern or Female Turn Variation)
Carolina Shag V Kick Step
Carolina Shag V And One
Carolina Shag V The Karsyn
Carolina Shag V Side by Side Hip Step (Beckley) - Part 1 /
Carolina Shag V Side by Side Hip Step (Beckley) - Part 2
Carolina Shag V Tick-Tock
Carolina Shag V Merry Go Round / Around The World (Ashley/Tabitha)
Carolina Shag V Lay Back (Sam/Lisa)
Carolina Shag V Exchange (Ashley/Tobitha)
Carolina Shag V Lead / Follow Crossover
Carolina Shag V Lead / Follow with a Drape
Carolina Shag V Lead / Follow from Start Position & Ladies Step
Carolina Shag V Lead / Follow Male Flip Turn & Ladies Step
Carolina Shag V Lead Follow - Spin / Inside Turn / Kick Ball Changes (West Virginia)

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