# Event Details

- **Event Name**: AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:15 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: This is a practice space to work on collegiate shag.  Bring questions, work on solo exercises, a move you'd like help with, smooth out your basic, practice a different role, or learn the basic (lead and/or follow).  No experience or partner required.  Come find out how fun, relaxed, creative, and amazing collegiate shag is!!

If you're not sure what to work on, still grab your dance shoes and come on out.  We'll teach you the basic (lead and/or follow) as well as a couple moves to take with you on the dance floor.  Music will start at around 160-165 bpm and can be bumped up or down depending on the crowd.  Even if you've never danced before, we'll get you dancing in no time flat.

Curious about what collegiate shag is?  It's a style of swing dance from the 20's and 30's that's primarily danced to up-tempo and swing styles of music.  The dance originated within the African American community of the Carolinas and later spread across the states during the 1930s.  Come out and dance and join us shag enthusiasts!

Partner not required.
No street shoes-dance shoes only on floor.
Bring water (we're gonna keep you shufflin'!).
No practice/entry fee.
There is a small set of stairs up to the building.  Please message if you have any questions or need assistance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/august-date-change-collegiate-shag-dance-practice/200030553239706
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Shabu Studios
- **lat**: 45.52673
- **long**: -122.60107
- **full address**: Shabu Studios, 6055 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213-3861, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice being held?
  - **A:** AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 06:15 pm at Shabu Studios, 6055 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97213-3861, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice?
  - **A:** AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice is organized by Give Shag a Hoot.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If AUGUST DATE CHANGE: Collegiate Shag Dance Practice sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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