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Putting their dancing shoes on; Landis residents prepare to compete in Shaggin’ With the Stars

LANDIS — The rhythm and blues sound of “Boogie Woogie King” by Jimmy Liggins was being played, and Tobitha Stewart and Nate Benfield were busy practicing their shag dance steps in preparation for a ...
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Dancing to the beat: Junior Shag Dance Team make stops in Atlanta and Paris

Members of the Junior Shag Dance Team gathered May 17 at the Center Stage Dance Studio in China Grove for the final practice on their dance routine before heading to the USA Grand Nationals Dance ...
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The Carolina Shag: Rhythm, resilience, and Black cultural influence

Step into Fat Harold’s Beach Club in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and you’ll know you’re in a special place. For decades, Fat Harold’s has served as a gathering place for DJs, beach music ...
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She helped popularize the Carolina shag. Now, after decades of dancing, it's a family affair.

GREENVILLE — The origins of the Carolina shag are murky, but there was one woman who helped popularize the breezy partner dance on an integrated dance floor more than 75 years ago. Her childhood ...