Underhill's Swing and Shag Dance Collective

Alright, swing dancers, let's be real. How many of you, when the music kicks in, immediately turn into a human calculator, counting "one-and-two, three-and-four" like your life depends on it? Ditch the drill sergeant approach Yeah, we've all been there. But guess what? While counting has its place (don't ditch it entirely!), the real magic happens when you stop crunching numbers and start feeling the dang music in your body. Seriously. We're talking about a whole new way to approach swing dancing – less like a math test and more like, well, dancing ! From Brain Drain to Body Bliss Imagine this for a second: Instead of your brain yelling "MOVE NOW!", you just chill out, loosen up, and let the music kinda flow through you. For dances like Philly Bop, East Coast, West Coast, Carolina Shag, and Hand Dancing, this "feel-it-in-your-guts" thing is HUGE. It's about: Getting Groovy: Not just hearing the beat, but feeling that pulse and flow ev...

Hey Carolina Shaggers and Swing Dancers! We all know that feeling: the music starts, the energy in the room is electric, and you can't wait to hit the dance floor. Whether you're grooving to the smooth sounds of Carolina Shag or getting your Lindy Hop on, the joy of swing dancing is contagious. Recently, after a fantastic but crowded weekend at SOS Spring Migration, we were reminded of something incredibly important: dance floor etiquette . While the excitement of a packed floor is undeniable, it also requires us to be extra mindful and considerate of our fellow dancers. We personally experienced a few unexpected kicks (ouch!) which highlighted the need for a refresher on how we can all share the dance floor safely and enjoyably. That's why we're thrilled to introduce our new guide: " A Guide to Dance Floor Etiquette in the Swing Dance Community (with a Special Focus on Carolina Shag) ." This isn't about strict rules or dampening the fun. Instead, it's...