What the New Shagger Wants to Know

by Butch Underwood

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1.  Music:  We dance to a certain kind of music known as BEACH MUSIC.  It ranges from new songs to some extremely old music.

a. You may purchase CD’s, instructional DVD’s, and tapes at the following stores.

 

 

                         

                                     

                           www.waxmuseum.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Shoes: We dance mainly on leather soled shoes.  (Rubber soles do not slide as well as leather soles.)

a.  You may purchase both men’s and lady’s dance shoes at the following stores.

The Shoe Center                             Judy’s House of Oldies

710 Highway 17 South                     300 Main Street

North Myrtle Beach, SC                   North Myrtle Beach, SC

843-272-651                                        843-249-8649

 

 3.  Special Parties: SOS      You will hear this term over and over.  This stands for: The Society of Stranders.  The Society of Stranders is owned and governed by the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs.  These Shag Clubs are required to meet certain standards to keep their memberships current.  YES: This organization is actually ORGANIZED!  There are currently over 100 recognized Shag Clubs.

Four times per year, Stranders meet to dance at North Myrtle Beach (formerly Ocean Drive).  At these meetings, called SOS, attendees have a choice of seven to ten bars for dancing.  Some bars have two or three dance floors.  Live bands are featured, but mainly “accredited” Beach DJ’s offer music.  (Yes, even the DJ’s are organized.)  Click Here for http://www.abscdj.com/

 

 

Dates for SOS:

Mid Winter	January 18, 19 20 (you missed this year, be sure to get there next year
Spring Safari	April 18-27
Junior SOS	July 18 - 20  (These kids can really dance.
Fall Migration	September 12-21

All of these events (and many others) can be found on the SOS website:

www.shagdance.com  and  www.Shagtour.com

All of these Bars can be accessed on foot from one to the other.  They also offer sufficient alcohol for even the hardiest.  Most will also offer food for those in need.

 

4.  All of that said, do NOT forget your local area.  Your local Shag Club is:

The Society of Brunswick Shaggers (also known as the SOBS)

You may contact us at: www.societyofbrunswickshaggers.org  .    There's a Full Year Calendar, phone number, e-mail addressed, applications and links to other shag clubs in the area.

 

The SOBS offer dancing two times per month.  We feature “certified” beach music DJ’s, and all of us have a great time.

 

Normal Schedule: The second Friday night of each month we meet at the

        VFW Post 10226

        102 SE 50^th Street

        Oak Island, NC

Please check the website for what food to bring, as we usually feed ourselves.

 

The fourth Friday night of each month we meet at the

        Moose Lodge #2059

        4239 Long Beach Road

        Oak Island, NC

 

All dances start a 7pm.  We may offer line dance lessons (free) at 6:30pm, so check the website.   Both locations offer a full service bar;  food is available at the Moose Lodge