Carolina Shag
The Dance Store HomeAbout the Dance StoreOrdering from the Dance StoreThe Dance Store FAQsContact the Dance Store
View Cart or Checkout
Carolina Shag See also:
Carolina Shag Learning Area >>
<< Carolina Shag DVD's

Carolina Shag DVD's - ballroom dance instruction!

Once you've tried this great Carolina Shag DVD be sure to try the other titles listed on our Carolina Shag DVD's page. And, if you haven't already, watch our free An Introduction to The Carolina Shag.

Carolina Shag Volume 4, Intermediate - Advanced, with Ricky Ward and Amanda Tedesco


Price: $30.00
Instructors: Ricky Ward and Amanda Tedesco
Production Company: The Dance Store LLC
Number of Figures: More than 25
Release Date: 2011

DVD Only  
Also available as an mp4 download file!


If you know the basics of the Carolina Shag, then you are ready for this video. This is a great companion video to our Carolina Shag Volume 1, 2, and 3 videos. This video shows many "flair" steps for both the leader and the follower. The video begins with a quick review, and then it progresses to cover many advanced figures. A free slow tempo music track is included at the end to allow you to practice your steps. Be sure to watch the preview video.

See our special four-video deal! Together these videos create a great a great reference library of the most important and popular shag figures. Ricky Ward and Amanda Tedesco were the 2004 USA Grand Nationals champions in their division.

Contents and Step List - Volume 4

Part 1 - Review of Basic Steps

Part 2 - Advanced Partner Steps

  1. Tuck and Out, Shoulder Check, Lady's Clockwise Spin Into Pivot
    1. Tuck and Out, Shoulder Check, Both Partners Spin Into Pivot
  2. Movement to Closed, Counterclockwise Lady's Rollout, and Leader's Left Rollout Spin
  3. Shag Eight-Count Whip with Two Outside (Clockwise) Turns for the Lady
  4. Shag Eight Count Revolving Door Whip with Two Outside (Clockwise) Turns for the Lady
  5. Pop Out Pivot
    1. Pop Out Pivot to Trail Position
    2. Pop Out Pivot to Trail Position, Both Partners Turn
  6. Pop Out Pivot with Mirror Step Pattern Ending
  7. Camel Slide Mirror Step Pattern
  8. Arm Catch and Flip Out
  9. Skip Pivot with Sweep Mirror Pattern Footwork
    1. Combination, adding Arm Catch Pattern

Part 3 - Lady's Flair Steps (Lady's Syncopations)

  1. Lady's Underarm Turn with Footwork Syncopation
  2. Lady's Movement from Closed to Open Footwork Syncopation
  3. Lady's Syncopation from Trail Position to Open Position
  4. Lady's Inward Brush Step
  5. Lady's Syncopated Counterclockwise Turn from Closed to Open
    1. Lady's Syncopated Counterclockwise Turn from Trail Position to Open Position
  6. Lady's Syncopated Counterclockwise Turn from Trail Position to Open Position Variation #1
  7. Lady's Seated Counterclockwise Double Spin
  8. Lady's Double Hook Spin from Closed to Open

Part 4 - Leader's Flair Steps (Leader's Syncopations) and Spins

  1. Leader's Stutter Prep Step
  2. Leader's Kick, Kick Prep Step
  3. Off the Lady's Hip Leader's Fancy Step
  4. Syncopated Leader's Left Turn and then Leader's Syncopated Right Turn
  5. Pivot with Leader's Slip Under and Syncopated Turn to Left
  6. Twist Pivot with Leader's Two Free Spins
  7. Leader's Free Spin to Left to Trail Position
  8. Leader's Left Turn to Trail Position and Leader's Free Spins
  9. Leader's Free Spin Off of Lady's Hip

<< Back to top

The Dance Store Online Your Source for Ballroom and Latin Dance Instruction P.O. Box 72732, Richmond, VA 23235, USA