Dance Lessons
Location
Ortega River Club
Every Tuesday Night
Free intermediate lessons begin each Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., followed by basic lessons at 7:30 p.m. Open dancing begins at 8:00 p.m. Both intermediate and basic instructions are a series of six lessons taught by FCSC dance instructors.
No partner needed. ORC bar opens at 6:30 p.m. $5 cover charge for non-ORC members.
4165 Lakeside Dr.
Jacksonville, FL 32210
OrtegaRiverClub.net
Note we have suspended the 3rd Sunday dances at Arnold's in St Augustine as of 5/14/2025
Please continue to join us on the 1st Sunday of the month during the summer months.
The FCSC Shag Instructors have put together a series of three instructional DVDs that can be purchased for $15.00 each. All profits go to help support the club. The videos consist of the steps taught in the free group lessons that are provided to members and guests. Please contact any of the FCSC Instructors, Officers, or Board members if you are interested.
Club Dance Instructors
Linda LiBrandi is our Dance Instructor coordinator.
Basic Lesson Schedule
** Indicates steps that are optional depending on time and class experience level.
Lesson 1
Intro
Basic Steps
Female Turn
Lesson 2
Review
The Start
Side Pass
Lesson 3
Review
Male Turn
Lesson 4
Review
Change Hand Release
Lesson 5 & 6
Review
Belly Roll
Traveling Belly Roll **
INTERMEDIATE LESSON SCHEDULE
** Indicates steps that are optional depending on time and class experience level.
Lesson 1 (Turns)
Double Female
Double Male
Breakaway From Closed
Male, Female, Both
Triple Basic
Sidepass Turns **
Female Inside **
Tuck Turns **
Lesson 2 (Applejacks)
Forward Sailor Shuffle
Funky AppleJacks
Triple Applejack
Sugarfoot
Rotating Sugarfoot**
Lesson 3 (Basic Variations)
Setup / Coaster Step
w/Kick-Ball-Change
w/Stutter
Behind Sailor
Instructors' Choice**
Lesson 4 (Pivot Steps)
Revolving Door
Pivot With Male Turn Out
Pivot With Female Turn Out
Pivot with Revolving Door
Shoulder Roll Pivot
Instructors' Choice**
Lesson 5 (Walkups)
Walkup Slide
Sidewalk
Back Prep
Pam / Super Pam
Back Prep into Sugarfoot**
Double Pam **
Lesson 6 (Boogiewalks)
Sidewalk with Boogie
Lean
Walkup into Boogie & Pivot**
Funky AJ w/Boogie or Lean**
Atlanta Hesitation**
