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Welcome to The Shag Thing page! The first Collegiate Shag workshop in Oslo, Norway!
The Shag Thing 2026 will happen between the 18th and the 20th of September!
Artists
Aila & Peter
Aila and Peter have been dancing together and sharing their love of Shag for over twenty years. Whether
building a scene in London or teaching at events across Europe, they’ve earned a strong reputation for
insightful, entertaining, and engaging classes. Peter and Aila’s teaching is grounded in classic moves and
elegant styling, and is informed by first hand research into original clips. Their students learn to
combine efficient movement with playful musicality through immediate, highly responsive tuition.
Peter Ayres founded London’s ‘Shag Pile’, a group dedicated to growing the Shag scene through classes,
workshops, and events, delivered with a team of London’s best dancers and international guests. Peter loves the
broad range of music that works with Shag, from the 1920s through the 1950s to today.
Aila Floyd brings a wealth of professional dance training and performance experience to her teaching. As the
director and choreographer of highly regarded flapper troupe «The Bees’ Knees,” and «The Shag Pilots”, she
has performed, competed and won at prestigious events, festivals and competitions across the UK and Europe.
Giada and Ada
The Shagiadas are a Shag duo based in Bologna, Italy, formed in 2020 and running the
biggest Shag scene in Italy. Energetic, often silly, often elegant, Ada & Giada value
communication and personal sparkle in their dancing. In their class you’ll find solid work on
foundation, innovative twists, much inspiration from old clips – and a chemistry that will light
up the room!
Level description
Never shagged (beginner):
This level requires no previous shag experience. Experience with other dance styles is an advantage as this level will move fast and take you from shag zero to shag hero over the weekend. Also suitable if you are currently doing Shag beginner at Bårdar Swing Club.
Would shag again (improver):
You have danced shag before and are eager to learn something new. You wish to improve your understanding of the music, your technique and your partner dancing. Also suitable if you are currently doing or have completed Shag improver at Bårdar Swing Club.
Can’t stop shagging (advanced):
You have been dancing shag for a number of years and wish to take your dancing to a new level. You understand the importance of improvisation and communication and are eager to push yourself. You are actively working on improving your dancing outside of classes and often social dance.
Venue locations
PARTIES AND CLASSES
Schedule
TBA!