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
Order of contestants for Shaggin With the Stars and the NSDC Prelims & Finals has been announced – check out the “Event Info” and “SWTS” tabs above!
If you are interested in advertising in the 2012 program book for the National Shag Dance Championships please fill out the form at the link below and mail back in along with a check and your advertisement
In the upcoming days the 2012 “Shagging with the Stars” contestants will be revealed two-by-two on our website. When the final two competitors are named their professional instructors/partners will be revealed. Click on the “SWTS” tab above for more information.
January 27-28, 2012 = PRELIMS
January 27 – Shaggin with the Stars
January 28 – Collegiate Shag
March 8-10 = FINALS
Masters Division – Jane Jacobs & Milton Nowell Jr
Seniors Division – Cathy & AC Williams
NonPro Division – Ashley & Brent Hall
Junior I Division – Hannah Ashmore & Parker Wade
Junior II Division – Chase Forrester & Cody Edwards
Pro Division – Sam West & Leslie Melton Jennings
Overall Winner – Sam West & Leslie Melton Jennings
Beth Mitchell Scholarship – Krystal Bravo, Cody Edwards, & Will Dallas
Best Dressed – Autumn Jones & Jeff Hargett
Best Buns – Jane Jacobs & Rusty Hosaflook
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