Latest NSDC News

3 February 2010

Nationals Team is off to a great start!

In its 19th year the Nationals Team has begun its practice early!  The first practice was July 10th and 11th.  This year the choreography is being done by the 2010 Overall & Professional Champions – Leslie Melton Jennings and Sam West.  They are joined by team captains Holly & Jason Cagle; the 2010 Non-Pro Champions, Cameron Davis and Alan Stokes; and Junior competitors, Kristen Floyd and Mason Floyd; Autumn Jones and Casey Cooper; and Sydney West and Will Dallas.  This talented group will appear at the “Shaggers Hall of Fame” on October 9th and the “Beach Music Awards” at the Alabama Theatre on November 14th.  They will be a part of several new promotional events that will spotlight the dance and will be announced as the sponsoring group unveils them.  Team members are currently selling ads for the official 2011 National Shag Dance Championship program.  These ads will assist the members with team travel and other expenses for the year.  For more information call Barry Thigpen at 843-222-6706.
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Looking for 2011 Sponsors!

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

2010-11 NSDC Team Announced!

Click on “Dance Team” link above to see a list of  the new team members

NSDC Team Wins 1st at USA Grand Nationals

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 DVD Sale

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

NSDC Now On Facebook!

Search for “National Shag Dance Championships” on Facebook and add us to your list!

Boardwalk Ribbon Cutting

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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Shag Appears on “CBS Early Show”

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 Team Performed at the Palace Theatre ICE Awards!

Sam West & Leslie Jennings are the 2010 Overall National Shag Dance Champions!

  • 2010 NSDC Division Winners are listed on our “Event Info” page

  • Pictures from 2010 NSDC are now posted on our “Past Pics” page

2010 NSDC Sponsors

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