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How do I Learn to Shag Dance?

The shag dance's steps go along with a "One and Two, Three and Four, Five, Six" count. It's done with two people. One person will begin his step with his left foot while his partner will begin her step with her right foot. This will have the effect of each person mirroring their partner. So, both people will be doing the same steps, just the opposite of the other person. While there are several variations to the shag dance, there are basic steps, called anchor steps.

Instructions

    • 1

      Begin on count One. Step forward with the left foot.

    • 2

      Continue with the "And" part of the count. Step forward with your right foot so that both feet are together.

    • 3

      Step back with the left foot on the count Two. You will now be in the position you started in.

    • 4

      Continue on count Three by stepping back with your right foot. Your left foot should be in front of your right foot in this position.

    • 5

      Shift your weight to your left foot on the "And" part of the count. Your feet shouldn't move, but your body position will move.

    • 6

      Shift your weight back to your right foot on count Four. Again, your feet shouldn't move, just your body position.

    • 7

      Continue by stepping back on count Five with your left foot.

    • 8

      Shift your weight to your right foot on the Six count. This is the last count.

    • 9

      Repeat these steps.

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