Sumter Junior Shaggers (SJS)
SJS Blog: http://sumterjuniorshaggers.blogspot.com
SJS myspace: www.myspace.com/sumterjuniorshaggers
Carolina Shag
The shag is a form of swing dancing that evolved from the jitterbug and originated in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, during the 1940’s. Then it was danced to beach music, which refers to songs that are rhythm and blues (R&B) based, but now the Shag is danced to all types of music. Today, the shag is a recognized dance in national and international dance competitions held across the United States.
Because shag is a type of swing dance, it has a six count (1&2, 3&4, 5, 6) pattern. It is also danced parallel to the partner. It is a very smooth dance. The patterns are simple, but you can do lots of absolutely wild steps. Something that makes the shag different than other dances is that these steps can be done with the man or woman mirroring their partner. The Shag is considered a man’s dance because the man is usually the center of attention and the woman's steps are either mirror steps of the man's or a sort of time to play around while he does spins and other wildness. The shag is the state dance of North Carolina and South Carolina, and is still popular everywhere. (http://bettybbungalow.tripod.com/
Sumter Junior Shaggers
There are more Shag Clubs in the South than any other type of dance club in the world. Why not a shag club just for kids? That’s right, just kids. You get to meet new friends, learn a new dance, be part of a great club with a wonderful cause, and dance to music by artist like Missy Elliot, Fergie, Maroon 5, Ciara, Sean Kingston, Los Lonely Boys, Gnarls Barkley, Timbaland, Uncle Kracker, Lady Sovereign, Pussy Cat Dolls, and Nelly Furtado.
Starting in February, every other Sunday the Sumter Junior Shaggers (SJS) will meet at Kody Brown’s house in Sumter from 4-7 pm. If you would like more information please contact Kody at koolkody1@yahoo.com or call him at home (803) 494-9603. The SJS is sponsored by the Sumter Shag Club, the Ellen Taylor Foundation For Junior Shaggers, and Ryan's of Sumter, 1390 Broad St. Ext. Sumter, SC (803) 469-6000. The best part about the SJS is that membership is free.
Calendar
July 13- SJS Bi-weekly meeting 4-6 pm.
July 15-20- Junior SOS.
July 27- SJS Bi- weekly meeting 4-6 pm.
August 2- Beaufort Shag Club's Junior Shag Day.
August 10- SJS Bi- weekly meeting 4-6 pm.
August 24- SJS Bi- weekly meeting 4-6 pm.
September 7- SJS Bi- weekly meeting 4-6 pm.
September 21- SJS Bi- weekly meeting 4-6 pm.
Hope To See You There!
~Kody
Where the folks are friendly!
Ellen Taylor Foundation for Junior Shaggers www.ellentaylorfoundation.com