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Celebrating the Shag: SC’s State Dance

Discover the dance that has been breaking barriers since it was born along the Grand Strand. Whether you’re six or 96, the Shag invites everyone to get out on the dance floor and enjoy the music – beach music, that is.

Celebrating the Shag: South Carolina’s State Dance

The Shag dance is said to have originated along South Carolina’s Grand Strand in the 1930s and 40s, and continues to live on through each generation.

A Three-Day Weekend on the Grand Strand

Discover everything you need to know about the Shag dance in Myrtle Beach, from accommodations and dining to the best local Shag dancing spots.

Love to Dance the Shag? Here’s Where to Go

Wherever you're visiting in South Carolina, you'll find shag clubs, shag events and shag instruction to get you swinging in Southern style.
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