the Carolina shag is still going strong as the state dance. The shag, a six-count, eight-step dance pattern descending from the Carolina jitterbug, was popularized in the 1930s and 1940s.

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 ...

1-1:45 p.m. Shag Lessons with Ken and Sandy Jones (must know basic shag steps), 2-2:45 p.m. Line dance lessons with Sandy Jones, 3-3:45 p.m. An appreciation reception for East Coast Shag Classic ...