2011 was a ‘new era’ of the USA Grand Nationals as Michael and Leann Norris take over
the production of the event. New divisions such as a Pro-Am division and separare novice, intermediate and advanced/all-star Jack-n-Jill were created. Professional lights were added and a formal entrance for competitors on stage were the physical changes, but the spirit of the event hasn’t changed – This event remains a place where dancers from swing and shag come together to enjoy their dance.
Grand Nationals 2011 from bruce gleason on Vimeo.
For 16 years, Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee host this wonderful and popular event well-known nation-wide to be one of the best dance party in the country with over 1200 shag and west coast swing dancers sharing the dance floor.
The 2011 event had one of the best Cabaret divisions of the 17-year hostory of this event, with Susan Kirkland and Gary McIntire performing a wonderful child-like waltzwith ballons. This DVD set is one in which you will enjoy for years.
We have all 17 years captured on 17 DVD sets. Each set has 3 or 4 DVDs in them, and all are chaptered so you can easily skip to any division you would like to see. Divisions include; Carolina Classic, Showcase, Team, Classic, Strictly Lindy, Jack & Jill Open, Strictly Swing, Cabaret and Jr Shag and Jr Swing divisions. In 2011 Michael & Leann, the event directors, added Pro-Ams and separate novice, intermediate and advanced/all-star jack-n-jills.
Prices
2011 – The full 3-DVD set with all divisions except Pro-Am and the Jack-n-Jill prelims on a 4-DVD set: $95
2009 or 2010 3-DVD widescreen set with every division on them (over 7 hours of dancing!): $80
2008 and older DVD sets are available at $70
Sorry, no workshops were taped at this event
