I am very sorry for your loss! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ This video is a treasure trove for the dance community and I am glad that it is here, even in its silent form, on UA-cam.
Ryan--thanks for posting this, and very sad to hear about your loss. From just this video I can tell that Megan had a wonderful spirit and loved to dance. I'm sure she would be happy to know that she is passing that love to the world.
Ryan, thank you so much for creating and sharing such incredible and valuable content - this is pure social diamonds, amazing. All the best wishes from swinging germany.
Wow! This is amazing! Specially for people from countries where there isn't a Collegiate Shag scene. Our only way is to learn and practice through videos and this is VERY helpful! Thank you so much for taking your time to put this together. Huge hug from a shagster from Brazil! :D
I can't help but be reminded of the clip of Fred and Bettie Christopherson when I see this. What an awesome contribution. Rest in Peace Megan. A great dancer and a beautiful human being. The world misses you.
it's magnificent. in my country doesn't exist this dance, but . . .This year we had the visit of 2 teachers who taught us to love this style. Thank you for uploading this kind of video they serve a lot to learn
Wonderful video and all any shag dancer needs for a month of dancing. A great effort by you both and a fine legacy for Megan. However, there is almost no audio anymore, so wonder if it is worthwhile removing the music soundtrack and just having the feet and voice.
They would not allow me to keep just the background sounds. The audio was removed for copyright reasons. You can still get the version with the audio here: vimeo.com/285580151
First Sorry for your lost ! Second can you upload the original ( with audio) to google drive and share the link? ( this will not qualify for copyright infringement)
Thank you for amazing video! I've added this video for reference to my dance library peer.dance/dance/14 . Hope you don't mind and if there's a special way you want reference, please let me know. Again, thanks!
I am very sorry for your loss! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This video is a treasure trove for the dance community and I am glad that it is here, even in its silent form, on UA-cam.
Wanted to be able to find stuff in this video more easily -
Positions:
2:08 - Closed
2:14 - Side by Side
2:20 - Open
2:24 - Open Side-by-Side
2:25 - Hip Position (right)
2:27 - Hip Position (left)
2:28 - Hip Position (right - different hand hold)
2:30 - Half-Closed
2:33 - Back to Back
2:35 - Tandem
Turns and Spins
2:43 - Arch Turn
2:51 - Double Arch Turn
3:01 - Passby Turn
3:07 - Texas Tommy
3:11 - Free Spin
3:15 - Wringer Turn
3:22 - Shoulder Pass
3:29 - Tuck Turn
3:35 - Underarm Pass
3:42 - Wring the Dishrag
3:47 - Shoulder Release
3:59 - Butler Turn
4:06 - He Goes
4:12 - (Gallagher's) Arch Turn
Classic Moves
4:20 - Breaks
4:26 - Side-by-Side Basic
4:34 - Collegiate Kicks (Double-Doubles)
4:42 - Collegiate Kicks (Single-Singles)
4:50 - Collegiate Kicks (Double-Singles)
4:57 - Camel Hops
5:03 - Sailor Step
5:14 - Jig Kicks
5:21 - Cross Kicks
5:29 - Chugs
5:33 - Hangman
5:41 - Hesitation Kicks
5:52 - Roll/Fall Off the Log (in Open)
5:59 - Roll/Fall Off the Log (in Closed)
6:05 - Oscillating Kicks
6:18 - Shag Saw
6:27 - Drags
6:34 - Eight-Count Breaks
6:40 - Kick-Throughs
6:50 - Sailor Knot
7:01 - Cross Kicks in Open
7:09 - Groovie Movie (Pass)
7:17 - Sliding Doors
7:27 - Reverse Kicks
7:37 - Hand-to-Hand (Shag) Kicks (in Open)
7:48 - Bunny Hops
7:55 - Side-by-Side Breaks
8:03 - Swingeroo
8:14 - Double Kick-Away
Some Contemporary Adaptations
8:23 - Cuddle
8:29 - Switches (Places) (SS) & Half Turns (QQ)
8:40 - (Single) Bunny Hop
8:49 - Music Box
8:57 - Skaters
9:02 - Chugging Side-Kicks
9:08 - Fish Out of Water
9:15 - Camel Hops in Closed
9:25 - (Side) Slips
9:31 - Turning Breaks
9:39 - Frontside Sailor Knot
9:55 - Side-by-Side Chugs
10:03 - Hook KIcks
10:15 - Slingshot
10:24 - Stomping Breaks
10:32 - Shag Pass
10:39 - (6-Count) Peek-a-Boo
This is AMAZINGLY helpful, David. Thank you for taking the time to list this out!!
Do you mind if I add it to the main text area for the video?
Please do. Much better that way.
Ryan--thanks for posting this, and very sad to hear about your loss. From just this video I can tell that Megan had a wonderful spirit and loved to dance. I'm sure she would be happy to know that she is passing that love to the world.
Thank you, Kendrick
Ryan, thank you so much for creating and sharing such incredible and valuable content - this is pure social diamonds, amazing. All the best wishes from swinging germany.
Wow! This is amazing! Specially for people from countries where there isn't a Collegiate Shag scene. Our only way is to learn and practice through videos and this is VERY helpful! Thank you so much for taking your time to put this together. Huge hug from a shagster from Brazil! :D
:) You are most welcome.
I can't help but be reminded of the clip of Fred and Bettie Christopherson when I see this. What an awesome contribution. Rest in Peace Megan. A great dancer and a beautiful human being. The world misses you.
Lovely treasure trove. Thank you, so much. God bless Ryan, and You.
Thanks for sharing this Ryan!
What a wonderful tribute to your late wife. You were beautiful together. Thank you for this wonderful resource. God bless.
Thank you, Charlie. :)
Very informative video on Shag. Great job by both of you. Regards Robbie in Melbourne Australia where Shag is alive and well!
it's magnificent.
in my country doesn't exist this dance, but . . .This year we had the visit of 2 teachers who taught us to love this style.
Thank you for uploading this kind of video they serve a lot to learn
Thank you so much. Rare to find teachers in New Jersey so I travel a bit, this is great for my time in between lessons to learn some new techniques.
This is great and an inspiring memorial. Gotta watch that once or twice more.. at least ;-) Nice! Cheers from Austria.
Thank you Ryan for sharing this awesome video. I'm so sorry for your loss.
thank-you for compiling this video........NZ
A beautiful and brave memorial - thank you.
So proud of both of you for having the courage to do this
Hi Ryan, A heart felt thank you for sharing this great resource. Ps, do like your floaty effortless style of dance too.
Thank you so much. It is so usefull to know all the classic names. Great recap!! :)
What a great tribute Ryan!
oh my god, ryan, thank you so much! this video is exactly what i need to progress my shag! again thank you so much for posting this video!
Thank you very much for this!
Thanks so much Ryan XXX
fantastic resource, thank you!
Thank you for sharing this
Really wonderful stuff, thank you.
Wonderful video and all any shag dancer needs for a month of dancing. A great effort by you both and a fine legacy for Megan. However, there is almost no audio anymore, so wonder if it is worthwhile removing the music soundtrack and just having the feet and voice.
They would not allow me to keep just the background sounds. The audio was removed for copyright reasons. You can still get the version with the audio here: vimeo.com/285580151
thank you for sharing! it's brilliant
Thank you so much!
Amazing
awesome!!!!
It's a shame about the audio. I love this video and the raw sound of feet on floor and laughs :)
You can still hear the audio in this version: vimeo.com/285580151
First Sorry for your lost ! Second can you upload the original ( with audio) to google drive and share the link? ( this will not qualify for copyright infringement)
It can always be found here: vimeo.com/285580151
Nice!!
For a version with the audio:
vimeo.com/285580151
Thank you for amazing video! I've added this video for reference to my dance library peer.dance/dance/14 . Hope you don't mind and if there's a special way you want reference, please let me know. Again, thanks!
This is great! Thank you!!