On May 15th Myrtle Beach, SC welcomed the world as it unveiled the new Boardwalk.  The Boardwalk runs along the ocean and provides beach visitors a beautiful walkway between the ocean and the countless shops and restaurants.  As part of the grand opening and ribbon cutting, the National Shag Dance Team gave a special performance along with Buddy the “Cake Boss” and singing groups Ben E King, The Coasters, and the Zodiacs.  Dance Fever Charlotte was well represented with studio owners Holly & Jason Cagle captaining the National Team and Dance Fever alumni Krystal Bravo dancing as a team member.

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On March 27th, the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual black tie ICE Awards.  The ICE awards recognize local businesses for “industry customer excellence” in customer service.  This year’s ice awards were held at the Palace Theatre at Broadway at the Beach.  Holly & Jason Cagle, owners of Dance Fever Charlotte, were asked to perform as members of the National Shag Dance Team.  The National Shag Team shared the stage that night with Le Grand Cirque and The Spirit of Ireland.

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The 19th annual “Fall Cyclone” shag dance party will be held on Nov. 6-8, 2009 in Mooresville, NC at the old skating rink.  This is an adult only shag dance party with nobody under 21 years of age admitted.  The Fall Cyclone is an all inclusive event featuring:

• Free late night coffee and pastries both nights
• Free meals on Saturday including lunch & dinner
• Free shag dance class by Hall of Famer Ellen Taylor
• Free shag dance class by Dance Fever Charlotte owners Holly & Jason Cagle
• Free shag dance class by Jeff Hargett & Nikki Kontoulas
• Free munchies & adult beverages all weekend
• Free live performance by the Fantastic Shakers on Sunday
• Free performance by the National Shag Dance Team featuring Dance Fever Charlotte’s own Holly & Jason Cagle and a graduate of dance classes at Dance Fever Charlotte – Krystal Bravo

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On Saturday October 10th, the Shag Hall of Fame in North Myrtle Beach held its annual induction weekend.  During this annual event five men and women over the age of 50 who have been instrumental in dancing the shag are recognized at a gala ceremony and dance.  Their pictures and bios are also added to the Shag Hall of Fame which resides in the Ocean Drive resort in North Myrtle Beach.  Visitors to North Myrtle Beach are encouraged to walk down main street and look at the names on the pavers and then visit the Shag Dance Hall of Fame FREE located oceanfront on main street in North Myrtle.

In addition to the Hall of Fame shag dance inductees, the Hall of Fame recognizes one male and one female shag dancer who are over 25 years of age.  These two are referred to as “Keepers of the Dance” because they were former junior shaggers and continue to promote and participate in the dance.  Their pictures & bios hang on the wall at Fat Harolds in North Myrtle Beach.
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Each year, the National Shag Dance Championship in Myrtle Beach South Carolina is the premier showcase of the Carolinas’ State Dance – The Carolina Shag.  If you like watching “Dancing With The Stars,” you would enjoy watching over 30 couples compete in the Prelims and Finals.

The 27th annual contest will be held in January and March of 2010.  The Preliminary qualifying round will be held January 29-30 and the finals will be March 11-13th.  For tickets and more information go to www.shagnationals.com

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