---
title: "Shag Basic - Arthur Murray Basic · Nicholas Tapia"
canonical: "https://dance.nicktapia.com/shag-basic-arthur-murray-basic/"
tags: "shag, public"
diataxis: "reference"
source: "Styles of the Shag Basic"
author: "@Ryan Martin"
---

Library · shag basics reference

# Shag Basic - Arthur Murray Basic

Definition: On slow, foot draws back and toe comes to a soft point on the floor.

[Video: https://dance.nicktapia.com/media/authur-murray-basic.mp4]

In video: @Jeremy Otth, @Amanda Pincock, @Minn Vo, @Corina Acosta

See also: [shuffle vs arthur murray vs stab](https://dance.nicktapia.com/shuffle-vs-arthur-murray-vs-stab/index.md)

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