Charlotte & Jordan
Shag Delight is all about Collegiate and St. Louis Shag: wild, fast and full of fun! From September 12 to 14 , we will take you to the next level, whether beginner or advanced. Top international teachers, live bands, swimming in the Rhine and the legendary boat tour!
This workshop is for you if you:
Shag from scratch.
want to improve your shag moves and technique intensively.
fancy an unforgettable weekend in Basel.
Places are limited, so register quickly.
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Collegiate shag originated in the 1930s and was popular with college kids during the jazz and swing era. It is characterized by hops and kicks and the basic 6-count slow-slow-quick-quick step. The exact origin story is unclear, but the fun is undeniable! Collegiate Shag Videos.
St. Louis Shag originated in the mid-1930s in St. Louis, Missouri. It has an 8-count basic step and many rhythmic variations with kicks, stomps, cross-overs, quick steps and brush steps. Historically, St. Louis Shag was not an independent dance, but an element of the Lindy Hop or Jitterbug style. Guaranteed to be a great addition to your repertoire! St. Louis Shag videos.
As descendants of the Charleston and Jig Trott, shag dances can be traced back to African-American dance traditions. Individuality, improvisation and teamwork play a major role in shag dances.
Shag is guaranteed to bring momentum into your life!
TEACHERS
Our teachers are shag enthusiasts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. They have been teaching at festivals throughout Europe for many years, have a broad and in-depth knowledge of shag history and will help you to improve your shag.
parties
On Friday and Saturday we celebrate with live music in a cozy atmosphere in Corrientes and on Sunday we end the festival with the legendary boat party. Don't miss it!
All parties are included in the workshop. Single tickets , if available, will be sold approximately one month before the workshop.
LEVELS
At Shag Delight we ask questions about your dance experience in Collegiate Shag and your interests. This allows us to form groups that fit together well.
This year, all participants have 6-9 hours of courses:
5 hours of shag on Saturday and Sunday
2 Master classes before the parties
2 hours St. Louis Shag on Friday (optional)
There will be 4 groups, from Beginner to Advanced. You can find more answers about levels in the FAQ. Just write to us if you have any questions.
PASSES
We are convinced that you want to get the most out of your weekend and work with our great teachers as much as possible. That's why we only offer full weekend passes.
*Reduced price for students, dancers outside Switzerland (living & working) and anyone with a limited budget. Is the reduced price still too high? The sustainability fund can help! You can also get a further discount by helping out at check-in or the parties.
Hosting subject to availability, see registration form.
Party pass and tickets from approx. one month before the event, if available.
it's shag time!
In each level 4x75 minutes of concentrated shag input.
SCHEDULE
Here you can find the rough schedule for the weekend. All details will be published in the festival booklet. Please note that there may be minor changes.
Friday
17:30-19:30 St. Louis Shag (optional)
20:00 Master class
21:00 Party with live music
Saturday
10:00-17:00 Courses
17:30 Swimming in the Rhine (optional)
20:00 Master class
21:00 Party with live music
For the boat tour we hire the MS Froschkönig, a historic tugboat built in 1926. There is a dance floor and a sun deck to round off the weekend in style.
happy jitterbugs
From the last editions.
boldly
Enjoy life
With shag, live music, Rhine swimming and pure energy!
Ready to push your shag?
Then sign up and enjoy a great shag weekend in Basel. If you want to work intensively on your shag, change your dancing and spend a great late summer weekend full of swing, this workshop is just right for you.