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ESHAG Weekly
February 12, 2017
Our club promotes the
Shag Dance
and the bringing together people of like minds and interest with the goal to preserve the Carolina Shag Dance and shag music.
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About our last dance......
WOW! We had a fabulous Valentine/Re-up party Friday night with close to 100 in attendance, including some visitors, ten new members and many re-ups. Marty and Kathy served up a delicious meal and the Club board members provided wonderful desserts. Cliff kept the dance floor full playing great shag tunes! A champagne toast to the Beach Shaggers of Birmingham, a group of warm, loving, dancing people. Thank you to all who worked to make this party a success and a special thanks to all who came out and enjoyed the party. We had 6 door prize winners; Richard Green, Stan Rodgers, Cliff Capps, Butch Trammell and Charlotte Campbell. Bruce Evans won the $110 split-the-kitty drawing. Our next dance is Tuesday, February 21st. I hope to see you on the dance floor!
Sherry Boatright
Dance is Art, Let’s Paint the Floor
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See Sherry Tuesday night to order a shirt:
Sherry will be taking orders for ladies 3/4 sleeve length Club t-shirts and men's or ladies long sleeve button front shirts again on Tuesday, Feb 21st. Anyone interested can call Sherry at
256-352-5080 or e-mail her at
duckcreek@bellsouth.net. She will have sample shirts at that time.
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When: Tuesday, Feb 21, 2017
Where: Our Lady of Lourdes Family Life Center, Roebuck
Time: 7 - 10
DJ: Stan Rodgers
Dance Lesson: @ 6:30 - crossover basic, kick basic and front set-up with Edwina and Leon
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Most dances are 7 til 10pm with lesson at 6:30. DJ and dance lessons will be announced as the information becomes available. All Tuesday dances are FREE; Friday parties are $5 for non-members unless otherwise noted.
Tues, Feb 28, 2017 - DJ Glenn Walls
Dance lesson @ 6:30 - special shag step with Fran Walls
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birthday cake, membership drawing
Fri, March 10, 2017 - DJ Stan Rodgers
Dance lesson @ 6:30 shag basics
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ITEMS NEEDED!
(from Edwina Cooper for the April party)
I need pictures of everyone as a teenager such as pictures in bathing suits at the beach, in shorts or whatever cool picture you have of yourself. If you can scan pictures, scan several of yourself and e-mail to me at www.ecooperau@att.net or if you do not scan, bring to shag on February 18 or 25, or mail to 208 Argyle Circle, Gadsden, AL 35901. I will scan pictures into my computer so I can print pictures onto cardstock for decorating purposes and return your pictures unharmed.
We are going to decorate with these at our April Party “Remember When” or “Spring Break”. If you have other memorabilia of 50’s or 60’s that you would be willing to let us use for decorations, please let me know.
This was a cool time in our lives, and a very special time, so get busy and see what you can find. We are planning on an evening of fun, fun, fun!
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Learn to dance shag in Feb.....
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UPDATE: Sherry reported having 25 eager dancers at the shag lesson last Monday night!
Tommy and Sherry Boatright will be teaching Carolina Shag in February. Join them every Monday in February at OLOL at 7PM for an hour where you will learn the shag basic, male turn, female turn, side pass, breakaway, boogie walk and, if time allows, some basic variations. Cost is $5 per person which will go directly to OLOL.
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Time for another ........
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First up................. Feb 18, Rome, GA
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Visit Rome GA February 18th to help Seven Hills Shaggers celebrate their 20th Anniversary membership party! Only $15 per person for non-members. Great venue with a very nice dance floor. Check out the flyer for all the details.
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Next up................ March 4, Atlanta
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What: Shag dance with our friends at ShagAtlanta
Why: One of our own DJ's, Cliff Capps, will be playing
When: Saturday, March 4, 2017, 7PM - 11PM
Where: Nemoe's Tavern and Grill,
6025 Peachtree Pkwy #1, Norcross, GA 30092
Let Sherry Boatright know if you plan to come, so we can have some idea of a head count. Email Sherry at duckcreek@bellsout.net
ShagAtlanta has a deal with the Hampton Inn across the street from Nemoe’s. Located in Technology Park, the hotel offers free breakfast, Wi-Fi and shuttle service (within a 5-mile radius) Mon-Fri. Book now and enjoy your stay. Mention ShagAtlanta and you can get a room for just $89.00 a night. Great rooms…great (free) breakfast. 770-729-0015
NOTE: Call the HOTEL, not the 800 number in order to get the ShagAtlanta price.
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SOS SPRING SAFARI
April 21 - 30, 2017, North Myrtle Beach, SC
SOS FALL MIGRATION
September 15 - 24, 2017, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Sherry Boatright has SOS membership cards which are required to enter the clubs during one of these events. The cards are $30 each. Check out the Society of Stranders website for all the details.
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Practice DVDs and on-line videos available to BSOB members
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Anyone interested in practicing their shag steps at home? Leon and Edwina have 2 DVDs that members can check out to use at home. They just ask that you leave a $25 deposit when checking one out. Your deposit will be returned when you return the DVD. The DVDs available are of Charlie and Jackie and Sam and Lisa West.
If you would like to review some shag patterns on-line, here are a few choices you may be interested in:
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I'm sure most of you folks have heard Billy Waldrep DJ at a shag dance - perhaps even at Shag-A-Rama. Did you know he can dance? Check out this video from his induction to the Beach Shaggers Hall of Fame in 1998.
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If you notice a BSOB member's name left off of the birthday list, PLEASE reply to this email and let me know.
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(Birthday cake and Birthday dance, Tuesday Feb 28)
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Carole Posey 4-Feb
Irene Hardeman 4-Feb
Kaye Fulbright 7-Feb
Cliff Capps 13-Feb
Bootsie Garrett 14-Feb
Robin Haynes 14-Feb
Jim Stone 23-Feb
Frank Bentley 25-Feb
Paul Garner 27-Feb
Dottie Rodgers 28-Feb
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Upcoming local dance events..................
February 17 - Friday
Dance With Your Friends Night in Paris - Black & White Ball Music by recording artist Jessica Lloyd & DJ Crowd Pleeza. Dressy casual black or white attire. Great wooden dance floor. BYOB. Snacks and soft drinks included. No smoking.
Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Family Life Center, 980 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, Al 35215
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 pm (DJ starts at 8:00 pm)
Admission: $5 Dance/$8 Dinner and Dance/$3 or $5 Students
February 18 - Saturday
Third Saturday Social Dance Music by DJ Hal Beach. Dressy casual attire. Non smoking venue. Cash bar and the Elk's have a full dinner menu on Saturday's beginning at 5:00 pm. Entry on North side parking lot.
Place: Elks Club, 725 Franklin Street SE, Huntsville, Al 35804
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Admission: $10
February 18 - Saturday
Saturday Afternoon Dance With Martini Shakers Band Nice dance floor, great food. All ages welcome, family atmosphere until 6:00 pm.
Place: Courtyard Trussville, 5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane, Birmingham, Al 35235
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm
Admission: $Free
For more info call 205-508-5728
March 17 - Friday
OLOL Friday Dance Music by The Mishaps. Proceeds to benefit Knights of Columbus Charity Fund. BYOB. Casual attire. No smoking. Large wooden dance floor. Concessions & dinner available for purchase.
Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Family Life Center, 980 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, Al 35215
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 pm (Band starts at 8:00 pm)
Admission: $10
March 18th - Saturday – CZC’s Tardi Gras dance in Huntsville!! The Senior Center, 2200 Drake Ave., Huntsville. The band will be Jeffrey Broussard and the Zydeco Cowboys. Cost -- $20 --Time: 7pm -- Zydeco lesson – 8-11Band plays – plenty of seating, cold water and great music. Plan on dressing out for Tardi Gras!! We’ll have a Tardi Second Line too.
March 31 - Friday
OLOL Fifth Friday Dance Music by The Mishaps. Proceeds to benefit Knights of Columbus Charity Fund. BYOB. Casual attire. No smoking. Large wooden dance floor. Concessions & dinner available for purchase.
Place: Our Lady of Lourdes Family Life Center, 980 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, Al 35215
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 pm (Band starts at 8:00 pm)
Admission: $10
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Area Shag Clubs to visit.......
Choo Choo Shag Club
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Chattanooga, TN
They dance Thursday Nights At 7:30 PM
at the Elks Lodge
, 1067 Graysville Road
, Chattanooga, TN 37421
, Phone: (423) 894 - 8850
, Admission - Members $5 / Guest $7
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Seven Hills Shaggers, Rome, GA, they meet at
Johnny's New York Style Pizza
, 233 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161
, (706)-232-6555,
on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month.
Upstairs in the RedRoom
@
7:00 - 9:00 pm
. Check out their website for more information: www.sevenhillsshaggers.org
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ShagAtlanta, Atlanta, GA, they meet at Nemoe's Tavern (6025 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA) every Saturday night starting at 7pm. Out of town visitors can stay at the Hampton Inn across the street at a reduced rate. NOTE: Call the HOTEL @ 770-729-0015, not the 800 number, in order to get the ShagAtlanta price. Check out their website for more information: www.shagatlanta.com
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Upcoming regional dance events..............
28th Annual CSRA Shag Classic, March 17 - 19, 2017, Augusta, GA, sponsored by the CSRA Shag Club, check out their flyer for more details.
SOLD OUT Smoky Mountain Boogie XVIII, March 23 - 25, 2017, Pigeon Forge, TN, sponsored by Smoky Mountain Shaggers
SOS Spring Safari, April 21 - 30, 2017, North Myrtle Beach, SC, check website for more information www.shagdance.com
Summer Boogie Blast, May 25 – 28, 2017, Nashville, TN sponsored by Music City Bop Club, Only 500 tickets will be sold.
USA Grand National Dance Championship, featuring competitions in shag, swing and more, Memorial Day Weekend - May, 2017, Atlanta, GA. For more information go to: www.usagrandnationals.com
“Shaggin’ on the Boulevard”, June xx, 2017, Charleston, WV, Butch Metcalf and Larry Edwards will be the DJs and TK and Mary Robinette will conduct the workshop. The cost of the ticket for a two-day event is only $55, sponsored by the Charleston Area Shag Society (CASS).
Southern Comfort XX, June 2 - 4, 2017, Columbia, SC, sponsored by the Palmetto Shag Club. For more information check out their website: Palmetto Shag Club
VEGAS NIGHT, July xx, 2017, sponsored by the Rock Hill Area Shag Club, Rock Hill, SC. For more information go to: www.halloffamefoundation.org
Summer Blowout, July xx, 2017, Rome, GA, sponsored by Seven Hills Shaggers, check their website for details: www.sevenhillsshaggers.org
Sparkle City Celebration, July 21 - 23, 2017 Spartanburg, SC. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Sponsored by R & B Shag Club of Spartanburg
Shag Tracks XXII August 17- 19, 2017
Chattanooga, TN sponsored by Choo Choo Shag Club. $85 per person. Only 360 tickets will be sold. Click on this link for more information: Choo Choo Shag Club
25th Anniversary Beach Boogie, August 24 - 26, 2017, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, sponsored by the Tampa Bay Beach Boppers, click on this link for more information. Only 500 tickets will be sold.
"Shaggin’ on Main", Columbia, SC, September XX, 2017. FREE event. Check out Capital City Shag Club for more information.
SOS Fall Migration, September 15-24, 2016, North Myrtle Beach, SC, check website for more information www.shagdance.com
Shag-A-Rama, September 26 – October 1, 2017
Panama City Beach, FL sponsored by Beach Shaggers of Birmingham, for more information on Shag-a-Rama visit our website at http://www.beachshaggers.com
Boogie In The Bluegrass, October 11 – 14, 2017, Louisville, KY sponsored by Derby City Bop Club, click on this link for all the details.
Fall Bash, October xx-xx, 2017, Johnson City, TN, sponsored by Mountain Empire Shag Society, only 216 ticket will be sold
Orange Squeeze, November x - x, 2017
Daytona Beach, FL sponsored by Beach Boppers of Orlando
Move Across the River, November xx - xx, 2017, Cincinnati, OH, sponsored by the Cincinnati Bop Club
SOS Mid Winter Break - Workshop, January xx - xx, 2018, North Myrtle Beach, SC, check website for more information www.shagdance.com
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Beach Shaggers of Birmingham
Post Office Box 102062
Irondale, Alabama 35210
thampton46@att.net
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