...Thanks again - this has been such a great outlet for me - you know,
it's not church, family, work, civic organizations, it's purely social and a great way for me to get back in the world.
I know there are several of us who have lost our spouses from our beginner class and beyond. I hope you all know how
much we appreciate the safe, friendly environment you provide for us. You and Larry are very encouraging. I appreciate
it so much...
...I also want to let you and Larry know how much
meeting you all and the great shag friends has meant to me. Knowing you
all are there and that I have dancing to look forward to means so much. Whenever
I am hesitant (for whatever reason – tired, weather, etc.) to come to dance class or Tribeca, I am always so glad I
decided to go – my spirits are always lifted by being with everyone. Thanks
so much!!! Your enthusiasm and friendliness are catching!!!
...While I entered that night looking for dance lessons, I have since
found not dance lessons but something better. I found "epoxy." Epoxy is made up of parts that, when mixed together, solidify
and form a strong bond of “wholeness”. In this case, the parts are the facility, Cindy and Larry (the
instructors), the staff, the other people who show up for lessons, and me...
...To say that Cindy and Larry give dance lessons is an understatement.
They are ambassadors of wellness for the body, mind, and soul. Their lessons, with interactive lightheartedness, truly embody
their mission statement of “to share our love
and joy for shag dancing … The Joy's in the Journey!”...
...One year ago, I felt too lethargic to dance. Now, I dance with passion
because I can dance. And I cherish my newfound friendships. As I continually learn to dance better, my self confidence continually
grows. After the last dance of the night, I take off my dance shoes but I don my newly-enhanced self confidence wherever I
go...
...Shag lessons are
not about moving one’s feet. Shag lessons are about celebrating life...
...For over six years,
these two people have been teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons to anyone who showed an interest. My wife
and i started in their begginer's class back in 2003, and worked our way through advanced, enjoying every minute of their
classes...
...My
husband and I took shag lessons a couple months before our wedding and absolutely loved the dance, but also our instructors
Cindy and Larry...
...These lessons have been more fun than I had imagined. You both are very welcoming and make learning to dance the
Shag a fun process...
...Learning to Shag has increased my dance enjoyment and dance opportunities many times over. I have developed new
friendships as well. I have discovered Shaggers are friendly and open to helping the "not so good Shaggers"
learn to be better Shaggers...
...shag is more than just a dance, it is a passion for those folks that love it. It's a way to meet people and adds
zest to life...
...Shag lessons have resulted in many positive changes personally to each of us. I cannot say enough about the new friends that we’ve
made, the sheer enjoyment of learning how to dance, or the void it’s filled as our children are becoming young adults...
...Over the years we have seen an increase in the size of your beginner classes, which
in turn led to increased membership of the Colonial Shag Club.
This is directly related to the high
quality of instruction you and Larry always provided to the new students, making all enjoy Shaggin’. Regardless our initial
level of ability, your instructional techniques combined with a
“Lets Have Fun” attitude made all your students
feel like they were Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers -- after only 6 beginner lessons!!
...I have never had the confidence to dance until I took shag lesson. The lesson were
clear and to the point and the group was friendly. I now enjoy a active social live that includes dancing...
...The decision to do something after my husband passed away was
major. The class and meeting the shag group has been a wonderful experience...