Our Instructors

Shag

Pat and Archer Joyce
Beginner & Intermediate Instructors

Pat and Archer Joyce, Beginner & Intermediate InstructorsPat and Archer are active competition dancers who have recently won contests at Fat Harold's  in North Myrtle Beach, Red's Beach Club in Raleigh, Thirsty's 2 in Greensboro, and 3 thirty 3 sports bar in Burlington.
They have been teaching all levels of shag lessons for 14+ years (private & group) and are board members of the Competitive Shaggers Association and the Greater Triad Shag Club. Archer was awarded the 2002 Beth Mitchell "Spirit of the Dance" award by Fat Harold's Beach Club.
If you have questions you can reach them at (336) 292-6342 or email pjoyce1@triad.rr.com

 


Melissa Sharpe Calabrese
Intermediate & Advanced Dance Instructor

Melissa Sharpe Calabrese, Advanced Dance InstructorMelissa first started shagging in 1990 & started competing in 1991 with Randy Dorvin. Melissa & Randy went undefeated in various contests they competed in throughout 1991. They went on to compete in the National Shag Dance Championship in 1992, & won the Non Pro Nationals title.
Melissa then started competing with Sam West in 1992. Melissa & Sam were also undefeated while competing throughout 1992 & 1993. Melissa & Sam competed in the 1993 Nationals where they won the Non Pro
Nationals title, as well as 1993 Overall Champions. Melissa is currently the only female to win back-to-back Non Pro Nationals title, with 2 different partners. After retiring from shag in 1993 to get married & have a family, Melissa has recently started competing again in 2009 in the Pro division with Jeff Hargett, & her current partner Danny Johnson. Melissa lives in High Point with son, Michael. She has been a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Triad, Realtors selling the Triad area for over 13 years. If you have questions Melissa can be reached at (336) 688-5729 or mandm@triad.rr.com.
 


Sy Creed

Intermediate & Advanced Dance Instructor

Sy began dancing in 1982 at the age of 12. Taught by his mom and dad, he began competitive dancing in 1983 in the
Jr. Division of SPA. After earning two National Championship titles in the Jr.Division, several Jr SPA Division wins, appearing in several commercials, and appearing as a lead/featured dancer in "Shag the Movie" during the Mid 80's, he returned to competitive shag in 1990 at the age of 21. Sy accumulated straight wins in the Novice Division, earning the opportunity to dance in the Pro Division. After turning Pro and during a five year period 1990-1995, he accumulated two National Championship titles, two Runners-up finishes in the Nationals,
and numerous SPA/CSA wins. Sy also served as VP of the

Darrell Gaither and Kathy Sizemore
Basic I, Basic II & Intermediate Instructors

Darrell Gaither and Kathy Sizemore, Basic I, Basic II & Intermediate InstructorsDarrell and Kathy are active CSA/SPA competitive dancers. Darrell has taught shag for over ten years. Posted wins at Duck's in North Myrtle Beach, Red's Beach Club in Raleigh, SOS "Smoothies", The Shad Alberty Contest in Charlotte
and the Azalea Festival in Wilmington.

All levels of shag are taught in group and private lessons. Kathy and Darrell focus on style, execution, timing & smoothness of the dance.

Darrell served as president and board member of the Greater Triad Shag Club.

Contact: gaither@mindspring.com
or (336) 682-3266 & (336) 354-8490
 


Kristal Taylor
Advanced Dance Instructor

Kristal Taylor, Advanced Dance InstructorKristal first started shagging in 1988 when she was only seven years old. She won 2nd place at the National Shag Dance Championships at the age of ten. She then went on to become the 1st place winner and overall winner of the Virginia State open in 1992. Kristal was also given the Rising Star Award that year. She has since been a competitor in the junior division as well as the professional division at the Nationals. Kristal has placed 2nd & 3rd in the Beth Mitchell Mixed Doubles, and is a two time 1st place winner of the Bunk Leach Mixed Doubles, both held at Thirsty's 2.

Contact: pinkleigh99@yahoo.com

 


 

Sy Creed Advanced Dance Instructor

Competitive Shaggers Association during the early 90's in its infancy. Over the last 28 years, he has traveled all over the US holding many classes, private lessons, work shops, and exhibitions. Sy has competed in the US Open Swing Championships, and has been inducted into the Shaggers Hall of Fame's Keepers of the Dance. At 40, he now enjoys time with his wife, Susan, and their 3 children, Cody 10, Payton 8, and Blaine 5. After several requests, Sy has stepped back into the arena of instruction and is looking forward to the opportunity to pass along some of his Shag knowledge. Sy can be reached at (336)210-0135 or screed@triad.rr.com
 

Swing

Brian & Pam Bennett
West Coast Swing Instructors

Pam and Brian Bennett, West Coast Swing Instructors

Contact: pbbennett99@yahoo.com or (336) 451-4441

 
Tim Saunders
East Coast Swing & Cha-cha Instructor

Tim Saunders, East Coast Swing & Cha-cha InstructorTim has been a ballroom dance instructor for over 18 years. He has been teaching youth and adults, as well as dancing for debutantes and weddings. Tim specializes in Swing, Cha-cha, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Salsa, Mambo, Rumba, and Hustle.
Contact: (336) 324-1924
 

 
 

Dance Lessons

 

Monday
 4 weeks

East Coast Swing - 6:30- 7:30 pm - instructor Tim Saunders
West Coast Swing - 7:30 - 9:30 pm - instructors Brian & Pam Bennett
Swing Hustle lessons starting 6/1/09 - 6:30 - 7:30 pm - instructor Tim Saunders

Tuesday
Intermediate Shag - 7:30pm -
instructors Melissa & Sy
 Advanced Shag - 8:30pm -
instructors Melissa & Sy

Wednesday
starts the first Wednesday each month / 4 weeks

Beginner Shag - starts at 6:30pm - instructor Pat & Archer Joyce
Intermediate Shag - starts at 7:30 pm - instructor Pat & Archer Joyce
Advanced Shag - starts at 8:30 pm - instructor Pat & Archer Joyce

Thursday
starts the first Thursday of each month / 4 weeks

Beginner Shag - 6:30 - 7:30 pm instructors Darrell & Kathy
Intermediate Shag - 7:30 - 8:30 pm instructors Darrell & Kathy
Advanced Shag - 8:30 - 9:30 pm instructors Darrell & Kathy

By appointment
Advanced Shag  - Call for an appt  -  instructor Kristal Taylor
 

 
 

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