The Sumter Shag Club (SSC) was established in 1985 and maintains an active participation in the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs. Members meet weekly on Tuesday nights at Legacies Restaurant and Bar located at 1312 Broad Street in Sumter, SC and at other times at club-sponsored events and parties.
The purpose of the Sumter Shag Club is to:
promote and preserve the heritage of beach music and shag dancing;
to educate and teach others the art of shag dancing;
to provide members of the Sumter Shag Club and invited guests with dance opportunities;
to inform Sumter Shag Club members of beach music and shag dancing activities.