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Join Haily Holt and Theresa Manney to explore Collegiate Shag! This swing-family dance is lilting, energetic, and joyous, perfect for quick tempos. Haily and Theresa will show you how to dance Shag gracefully and efficiently, and they'll teach some classic moves. More and more dancers are picking up Collegiate Shag, so don't miss this chance to get in on the fun!Haily Holt started dancing Collegiate Shag in 2017 in Portland, OR, and it was love at first step. She loves both leading and following Collegiate Shag, and had the honor of competing in both roles in the Open Collegiate Shag Finals at Camp Hollywood in 2023. She enjoys experiencing the different styles and ideas brought to life in the dance, and loves to stretch the boundaries of what's possible. Haily loves how energetic yet graceful Collegiate Shag can be, and loves to teach others how to use their energy efficiently to make dancing shag sustainable and loads of fun!
Theresa Manney has been a dance enthusiast for as long as she can remember. She has extensive experience in ballet, modern and aerial arts, but nothing captures her heart like jazz music and swing dancing. She adores all styles, especially Balboa, Collegiate Shag, Lindy Hop and solo jazz. As an instructor, Theresa is known for having a keen eye for body mechanics, with a strong focus to encourage her students to listen to the music as a way to influence movement.
Classes and social dances are FREE for SSC members (join at savoyswing.org) and $8 to $15 for everyone else. Classes are 7:30 to 8:30, followed by social dancing till 11 p.m.
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628 11th Ave E, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98102