The NSDC started in Myrtle Beach in 1984 and is the longest continuously running shag dance contest in the United States. Past winners of the NSDC have performed on countless TV shows and events including: Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, PGA Annual Banquets, NBA Games, Beach Music Awards, and Harvard University.
The NSDC is the past winner of two "Feather Awards" for best swing dance event in the United States.
In addition to hosting the annual contest, the NSDC established the "Beth Mitchell Memorial Scholarship" in 1998 to annually assist in the education of a deserving college student who is a current or past contest in the NSDC, or whose family has competed in the NSDC. The scholarship foundation is classified as a 501c3 for tax deductions. Scholarship recipients are announced each year at the Finals of the NSDC.
The NSDC is held over two weekends each year with the Preliminaries (Qualifying Round) occurring near the end of January and the Finals in early March. If you enjoy watching dance shows on TV, then you should attend the NSDC and experience the excitement of a first class dance competition in person.
Click on the links above for more information on the contest (including dates, time, tickets, rules, etc.) as well as information on the Beth Mitchell Scholarship, past NSDC winners, and more. Or you can contact us at shagnationals@sc.rr.com or by calling Barry Thigpen at 843-222-6706
The National Shag Dance Championship has started accepting sponsors for the 2011 Championships. You can help sponsor the contest and continue the tradition in one of three ways - (1) purchase an advertisement in the program book, (2) purchase a sponsorship of one of the contest divisions, or (3) sponsor the dance team. To receive more info email Barry Thigpen at remaxof@sc.rr.com
Click on “Dance Team” link above to see a list of the new team members
2009-10 won a first place in the group division at the 2010 USA Grand Nationals Memorial Day Weekend. This makes the ninth first place finish in the history of the NSDC dance team out of eleven tries. Other teams competing were a shag team from South Carolina, a Kentucky swing team, and two dance teams who came all the way from Europe to compete! The 2009-10 NSDC team finished its year with this award winning performance. We are very proud of them and their hard work!
Stages Video Productions is running a “summer sale” on all Saturday NSDC finals DVDs from 1988 to 2009 for $35 each. (2010 not included). For more info contact Diane Stokes at 843-626-7466 or by email diane@stagesvideo.com
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The NSDC performed for the crowd & cameras as a part of the official Myrtle Beach Ribbon cutting for the new Boardwalk.
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Jeff Hargett & Nikki Kontoulas, 2005 NSDC Pro & Overall Champions, appeared on Friday May 14th on the CBS Morning Show with meterologist Dave Price. CBS was broadcasting live from Myrtle Beach as part of the grand opening of the new Myrtle Beach boardwalk. The National Shag Dance Team will also be performing on Saturday May 15th along with the Coasters, Zodiacs, and Ben E King. For the complete schedule and more info go to http://www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com/beach_music_festival.html
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NSDC Dance Team – Remax Ocean Forest
Professional Division – WMBF News
Non-Pro Division – South Atlantic Bank
Junior Divisions – Kathryn & Eddie Monsour
Seniors Dvision – Camille & Bruce Morgan
Masters Division – Shaggers Hall of Fame
