carolina shag

Carolina Shag developed in South Carolina from East Coast Swing in the 1940s. Danced to R&B and Beach music, today it is a slotted swing dance with influences from West Coast Swing, and a focus on fancy footwork.

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Michael Norris & Leann Best - 2 MB, Windows Media Format (.wmv)
1st Place - 2006 US Open Swing Dance Championships, Strictly Shag Division