Flagstaff Swing Dancing

NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Carolina Shag Workshop with Ashley Cohen Conner

Join us for Carolina Shag Workshop taught by Ashley Cohen Conner in partnership with Flagstaff Rhythm and Roots Dance Company at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center!

In this 2-hour workshop, we will first showcase Carolina Shag basics, then teach you moves to pull out on the dance floor and incorporate in other styles! Main moves will include boogie walks, breakaways, and more.

The lesson will be broken up in two parts with a 15 minute break in between. We recommend you bring a water bottle, and comfortable clothes and shoes you can dance in. No partner or experience required. All welcome!

Then join us at 7:00 pm for social dancing! Come practice all your have learn in the dance floor to swing and jazz music!

Registration is not required, but appreciated to gauge participation and attendance. If you register you will receive a reminder email of the event the day before. Please follow the QR code in the flyer or go to tiny.cc/FPLdancer to register.

Instructor Bio

Ashley was born and raised in Arizona, and first stepped into a dance studio when she was 5 years old. She started social dancing in 2015 with her sister, Sydney, who she later went on to place with at the International Lindy Hop Championships. Ashley and Sydney were also California Swing Dance champions for two consecutive years.

Shortly after this, Ashley was introduced to Carolina Shag. Since then, she has dedicated much of her time learning about the history, important figures, music, and technique of the dance.

Recently, she has been committed to spreading Carolina Shag throughout the southwest. Between her monthly progressives, socials, and yearly “Summer Swing Fest” event, Ashley hopes students share the same enthusiasm for the dance.

Some Carolina Shag videos to share:

Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee – 1989