With over 7 years of experience dancing Collegiate Shag, Jordan Hunter & Charlotte Liebenow bring their passion of the dance to the floor and the studio, where they focus on fundamentals, technique, musicality, and exploring new ideas. Since first meeting in the summer of 2021, they had an instant connection and shared love for the dance, and shortly thereafter started teaching Collegiate Shag weekly in Berlin and across all of Europe. In the last few years they have competed together at multiple events around the world, including Barcelona Shag Fest, Warsaw Shag Fest, and recently winning the Shag contest at the National Jitterbug Championship at Camp Hollywood 2023.

As Southern California college students, both Blake and Grace discovered swing dancing at their respective universities and were instantly hooked. With SoCal’s rich history and dozens of the world’s best dancers and instructors, they developed a relentless obsession for Lindy, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag, and regularly social danced up to five nights a week. Both together and with other partners, they have won a variety of national and international competitions including ILHC, Camp Hollywood, California Balboa Classic, Hot Rhythm Holiday, and Camp Jitterbug. Blake and Grace share a deep reverence for history of the dance and music, especially the original dancers from Southern California, and often teach classes that focus on particular styles and techniques they used. As instructors, they emphasize beautiful basics, the joy of connected partnered movement, and how to connect the dance to the music.

We are so excited for another round of the Lylollyshagger group. This routine is going to be great! If you still need a partner, please post here so we can help you find one before the classes start. make sure you have read the Lollyshagger handbook, so you pack the right outfit, know the performance and rehearsal times, and understand the performance track policies. If you have questions about the choreography instructions, please reach out to Jacob Spinney or myself directly for assistance. We are excited to work with you all to make another great performance.