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.

Learn the Sailor Step

 "Sailor Step"

This is a Carolina Shag Step

Level: Beginner

Beats: 6

Steps: Behind / Step / Step / Behind / Step / Step / Rock Step

The Sailor Step is a two-count figure in Carolina Shag that often replaces a triple step. It involves a sequence of stepping behind, to the side, and then forward (or in place) with a weight change on each of those three steps. This sequence is typically done twice within the six-count basic rhythm, followed by the rock step.

Additional Notes: The "Behind / Step / Step" sequence happens relatively quickly over one count of the music (the "five-and-six" or "one-and-two").





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