Pat and Archer Joyce
Beginner & Intermediate
Instructors
Pat
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
Kristal
Taylor
Advanced Dance
Instructor
Kristal
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.
Darrell Gaither and Kathy Sizemore
Basic I, Basic II &
Intermediate Instructors
Darrell
and Kathy are active CSA/SPA competitive dancers. Darrell has taught shag
for over eight 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.
Tim Saunders
East Coast Swing & Cha-cha
Instructor
Tim 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 - instructor Brian & Pam Bennett
Swing Hustle lessons
starting 6/1/09 - 6:30 - 7:30
pm - instructor Tim Saunders
Wednesday
starts the first Wednesday
each month / 4 weeks
Beginner Shag - 7 - 8 pm instructor Pat & Archer Joyce
Intermediate Shag - 8 pm - 9 pm instructor Pat & Archer Joyce
Advanced Shag - 7 pm - 8 pm instructor Kristal Taylor
Thursday
starts the first Thursday of
each month / 4 weeks
Basic Shag I - 6:30 - 7:30 pm instructor Darrell & Kathy
Basic Shag II - 7:30 - 8:30 pm instructor Darrell & Kathy
Intermediate - 8:30 - 9:30 pm instructor Darrell & Kathy
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Kristal
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. 
Darrell
and Kathy are active CSA/SPA competitive dancers. Darrell has taught shag
for over eight years. Posted wins at Duck's in North Myrtle Beach, Red's
Beach Club in Raleigh, SOS "Smoothies", The Shad Alberty Contest in
Charlotte
Tim 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.