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Class Descriptions[/color]

Shine with Collegiate Shag (Double Shag)[/i][/color]
Learn how to steal the show with fun and fancy Collegiate Shag moves. Collegiate Shag is a six-count dance that became popular in the 1930's. It had it's own division in the famous Harvest Moon Ball contest at the peak of it's popularity. You'll learn the basic Collegiate Shag steps as well as a few moves and variations to really get you started with this fun and showy dance. This dance can be done by itself or in the Big Apple. When you hear the caller say "SHINE!" you'll know what to do.

Peelin' The Peach (The Little Apple)[/i][/color]
This partnered dance from the 1930's was invented by some of the same dancers that danced the Big Apple. It originated in Mertle Beach, SC around 1938, and a song was written with the same name. This dance was usually done in bare feet or socks. This was part of what made the dance different and fun, but when Ed Sullivan was asked to participate in the dance while it was performed on his show, he flat our refused! Later, he disclosed that he wouldn't do the dance because that day he had worn socks that had a hole in them! So, remember to wear your "good" socks for this class!

The Big Apple[/i][/color]
When most Swing dancers think of the Big Apple, they think of the dance that Frankie Manning choreographed using some of the same steps that were part of the original Big Apple. In truth, Frankie had never even seen the Big Apple when he choreographed his version of it! Herbert White simply described the dance to Frankie and told him the names of some of the moves. In this class, you'll learn the original Big Apple, which is a called dance, and a mix of dozens of different jazz steps. This class will teach you the rules and the format of the dance, as well as a few core moves to get you started.

Charleston and Truckin'[/i][/color]
The Charleston was the first jazz dance that swept the world in the 1920's and influenced almost every Jazz/Swing Era dance that followed. Truckin' is a jazz step that was created to emulate a waiter serving food in one hand and carrying a towel draped over his other arm. Both of these fun and easy steps had dozens of variations created throughout the 1930's. A review of the Charleston and Truckin' basics will be followed by a couple dozen variations of each basic step. These will all be moves that are used in the Big Apple, but most can also be used in Lindy Hop or your own choreography.

Time to Work Together[/i][/color]
This class will focus on the more complicated patterns that are done in the Big Apple. Steps that require four or more people to move in complicated patterns take a little more time to learn and a little more practice. Pay attention in this class and you'll make these steps and patterns go from chaos on the dance floor into flashy and fun moves that you'll love to perform and audiences will love to watch.

Competition Class[/i][/color]
Now that you've learned the Big Apple, dozens of steps and how to shine, it's time to bring it! You'll learn the format of the Big Apple competitions of the 1930's, contest rules and review all of the moves that will be part the Big Apple Contest. Then, you'll have some trial runs to see which steps you remember and which you need to practice before the real contest begins. The Great Northwest Big Apple Contest is free, so learn how to compete, practice, have fun and shine all the way to the winner's circle!