Carolina shag dancing is a slotted partner dance similar to swing. It's danced from the waist down, with intricate footwork and seemingly effortless turns and spins. It was invented in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and is the SC state dance, however it is popular all over the Southeast. The Carolina shag is traditionally danced to classic “beach music” or Motown and blues but can be danced to many other types of music as well.
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Some of our Favorite Shag Music
I Want a Love I Can See Angel
I Love Beach Music Embers
Ms. Grace Embers
A Quiet Place Garnet Mimms
Crazy Knarles Barkley
It Started With a Kiss Hot Chocolate
Sweet Charlie Babe Jackie Moore
Come To Me Softly Jimmie James
Blueboy John Fogerty
May I Maurice Williams
Dance With Me Michael Bolton
My Big Sister’s Radio The Mighty Mike Schermer Band
Satisfy My Soul Paul Carrack
Big Blue Diamonds Percy Sledge
Something Smooth Rick Strictland
Untie Me Tams
Lady Soul Temptations
Unbreak My Heart Toni Braxton
Follow Me Uncle Cracker
Nine Times a Man Wilson Picket
Albums
120 Soul Steet
25 Beach Music Classics
I Love Beach Music Embers
Ms. Grace Embers
A Quiet Place Garnet Mimms
Crazy Knarles Barkley
It Started With a Kiss Hot Chocolate
Sweet Charlie Babe Jackie Moore
Come To Me Softly Jimmie James
Blueboy John Fogerty
May I Maurice Williams
Dance With Me Michael Bolton
My Big Sister’s Radio The Mighty Mike Schermer Band
Satisfy My Soul Paul Carrack
Big Blue Diamonds Percy Sledge
Something Smooth Rick Strictland
Untie Me Tams
Lady Soul Temptations
Unbreak My Heart Toni Braxton
Follow Me Uncle Cracker
Nine Times a Man Wilson Picket
Albums
120 Soul Steet
25 Beach Music Classics
Shag Shoes
Shag requires shoes with a smooth sole so that you can glide and spin without sticking to the floor. Avoid rubber soles designed to keep you from slipping, that's what we want to do. Any leather sole shoe will do. Men, loafers sometimes have leather soles. They are not easy to find but they are out there.
Shoes specifically designed for shag, tango, salsa have suede soles that make it easy to spin, slide and glide. They have good support and are very light. They are expensive but make it much easier and more fun to dance. You can find shag shoes at several stores at North Myrtle Beach:
Judy's House of Oldies
http://judyshouseofoldies.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=JHOO&Category_Code=Shoes
The Shoe Center
http://www.shagshoes.com/
and other internet sites as well. Just search on shag shoes.
Alternatives to official shag shoes are available at your local dance stores like Lebos. You can get jazz, lyrical or square dance shoes with suede souls. Some are cheaper than shag shoes.
You can wear oxford type shoes, sandles, heels, or flats. I prefer a slight heel (not too high) it gives a better line to the body and a little more support, but any are fine. Whatever feels the best on you.
Until you are ready to buy shag shoes; I suggest a flat or low heel with a smoothish sole for women; dress shoes or loafers for men. Avoid flip flops (too floppy) and athletic shoes (too bulky.)
Shoes specifically designed for shag, tango, salsa have suede soles that make it easy to spin, slide and glide. They have good support and are very light. They are expensive but make it much easier and more fun to dance. You can find shag shoes at several stores at North Myrtle Beach:
Judy's House of Oldies
http://judyshouseofoldies.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=JHOO&Category_Code=Shoes
The Shoe Center
http://www.shagshoes.com/
and other internet sites as well. Just search on shag shoes.
Alternatives to official shag shoes are available at your local dance stores like Lebos. You can get jazz, lyrical or square dance shoes with suede souls. Some are cheaper than shag shoes.
You can wear oxford type shoes, sandles, heels, or flats. I prefer a slight heel (not too high) it gives a better line to the body and a little more support, but any are fine. Whatever feels the best on you.
Until you are ready to buy shag shoes; I suggest a flat or low heel with a smoothish sole for women; dress shoes or loafers for men. Avoid flip flops (too floppy) and athletic shoes (too bulky.)
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