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35th National Shag Dance Championship Finals: North Myrtle Beach's Premier Event

35th National Shag Dance Championship Finals: North Myrtle Beach s Premier Event

Shag is the official State Dance of South Carolina—a fun fact that highlights its cultural significance.

If you enjoy reality dance shows like Dancing with the Stars, the National Shag Dance Championships is a must-see event.

As the longest continuously running shag dance competition in the United States, the finals returned to North Myrtle Beach—the shag capital—for its 35th year in March 2018.

Top competitors showcased their skills from March 8 to 10 at the Spanish Galleon, 100 N. Ocean Blvd. Experience the energy of live shag dancing beyond your TV screen.

Finals Details

  • Dates: March 8-10, 2018
  • Start Times (doors open one hour prior):
  • Thursday: 8PM
  • Friday: 7:30PM
  • Saturday: 7:30PM
  • Location: The Spanish Galleon at the OD Beach & Golf Resort (end of Main Street, North Myrtle Beach)
  • General Admission (no reserved seating): $15 Thursday / $20 Friday / $25 Saturday
  • Reserved Grandstand Seating: SOLD OUT

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