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Shag Rag
April 2012
Shag Rag
April 2012 Vol. XVIII, No. 4
Dedicated to the Preservation of the Carolina Shag and Beach Music
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by Dave Bushey
Ho'olu komo la kaua in Iulai
Can you believe it? It’s April! In three short weeks, Shaggers from all over the world will be
descending on North Myrtle Beach for the Annual Spring Safari. 10 days of sun and dancing and
golf and dancing and golf and dancing. We’ll all need a vacation from vacation! There are quite
a few people from NVSC who are still looking for rides and condos. If you’re interested in
attending and still haven’t made arrangements, ask your dance instructors or Board members
about SOS!
And if you’re staying in Northern Virginia, be sure to swing by Icon’s on April 24 th for the Left
Behind Party. Members get a free drink (rail or beer).
March came and went quickly, didn’t it? First, there was the Save Dancing in Fairfax
controversy. The County Board of Supervisors sent the issue back to the Planning Commission
and Staff. Several organized Dance Community members, including Gary Mann of our club, are
working with government personnel on solutions to be presented to the Planning Commission in
the next several weeks. Hopefully, all now know of our concern and interest. Stay tuned, though.
We may have to get our signs and petitions out again!
In case you haven’t heard, Friday night shagging has moved to Fast Eddie’s in Centreville, and
people are really letting loose! We continued our Sunday Socials on March 25 th with a Charlie &
Jackie Review at Fast Eddie’s and several hours of social dancing afterward. It’s a great way to
spend a spring Sunday.
Here’s the monthly contest. “It’s A Beach Thing!” Who sings that song? First to e-mail me wins
a free drink. Last month, Mary Camp quickly and correctly recognized Jim Quick of The
Coastline Band.
In the next several weeks, NVSC has invited several organizations to come to Icon’s and try out
their dancing skills. The local UVa Alumni Association, DCHoos, has accepted the challenge, as
has Parents without Partners. I hope that each of you will make our guests feel welcome. We’ve
also been invited to give a dance demonstration to the Fairfax Co Retired Teachers Assoc! Do
you think any of our teachers would recognize their former students – us – these days?
Last but not least, there will be a quarterly General Membership meeting on April 17 th. And
we’ll have the NVSC Store open for business! It’s also April Birthday night! See you on the
dance floor!
Hele mei hoohiwahiwa!
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2012 Board
President
Dave Bushey
703-338-1563
[email protected]
Vice President
Sue Young
571-340-0043
[email protected]
Secretary
Angie Bushey
703-338-8377
[email protected]
Treasurer
Kathy Norris
703-941-1889
[email protected]
Director-at-large
Sharon Geyer
240-447-7842
[email protected]
Director-at-large
Mark Hendrickson
703-282-1033
[email protected]
Director-at-large
Jeanne Potter
703-220-6227
[email protected]
Director-at-large
Jack Jones
703-801-3335
[email protected]
Director-at-large
Tim Farris
703-981-4656
[email protected]
Board Meetings are held each
month and are open to any and
all members in good standing
who wish to attend. Unless a
certain matter is placed on the
meeting agenda, attendance is for
observation, not participation.
Since board meetings may not
take place at the same time and
place every month, please alert
the Secretary at least one week in
advance if you wish to attend (so
that we may accommodate you).
Copies of Board Meeting
Minutes may be available on the
www.nvshag.org website, or you
may request copy(s) from the
Club Secretary.
NVSC COMMITTEES/CHAIRS
FOR 2012
* Audit
Summer Party
Chris Dodd
Sue Young
* Charity Fundraising
Volunteer Needed
* Dance
Vaughn Royal
Hello Shaggers
Valerie Swiger
Historian
Volunteer Needed
* Membership
Tim Farris
* Music
Fran Mong
Newsletter
Maryann Lesnick ([email protected])
Photographer
John Romito
* Public Relations
Jack Jones
* Social/Hospitality
Volunteer needed
Sunshine
Maryann Lesnick ([email protected])
Web Site
Jack Jones
* Denotes Standing Committee
The Battlefield Boogie Club meets on Thursday nights at Shannon’s.
Shannon's Bar & Grill
Dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m.
2801 Plank Road (Central Park)
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Call Wes at 540-226-6007 for more information
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“Happy Birthday!!”
April Birthdays
Dick Wagner
4/1
David Guilliams
4/2
John Parks
4/4
Degayia Hudson
4/7
Jeanne Potter
4/9
Jason Potter
4/9
Gary Martin
4/12
Linda Barna
4/20
Joan Byrnes
4/25
Pieces – Parts
Hello! Alex Anonymous here, your intermediary for the
Shag Rag Pieces – Parts column. While we are fortunate to
have a plethora of medical specialists in our area, many of
whom have prestigious national and international
reputations, the sheer number of names in our insurance
handbook can be overwhelming.
This is a ‘member exchange’ area for helping one another through our aches and pains. If you’ve
had an experience with a doctor in the greater Northern Virginia area or a medical procedure –
satisfied with the outcome or not – that you’d be willing to share with another member privately,
please email Alex Anonymous your Resource subject, name and contact info.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for a specialist in a field, or recommendations for a
procedure (e.g., cortisone shots, general pain management, knee replacement, shoulder repair,
carpal tunnel, etc.), please email Alex Anonymous with your Search subject, your name and
contact info. You request will be listed under a “search” category in the Shag Rag.
While most Pieces-Parts “owners” may not care if everyone knows of their medical history,
some procedures and medical services may be more sensitive. In order to help keep all
exchanges confidential, here is a brand new dedicated email address for this column only:
[email protected]
I will only forward the contact information of Resource person/persons to a Searcher. The
Searcher then has the option to contact or not. I will NOT reveal if a Resource’s information has
been forwarded to a Searcher.
New Search:
 A Primary Care Physician (PCP) who is accepting new patients.
New Resources:
 HIP/ORTHO
 MRI LOCATION
 KNEE/KNEE REPLACEMENT/SHOTS
This is not to endorse any particular doctor, clinic, or procedure over another; neither is this the
forum to air negative claims against any particular doctor, clinic or procedure.
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APRIL DANCE LESSONS AT ICONS ON TUESDAYS
Beginner Level Shag Steps
April 3 — Basic, Start, Female Turn
April 10 — Half Turn, Male Turn
April 17 —Kick Basic, Side Pass
April 24 — Crossover Basic, Triple Basic
Novice Level Shag Steps
April 3 — Double Kick Basic, AppleJack
April 10 — Behind Sailor Shuffle, Front Walk-Up
April 17 — Hesitation Basic, Hug Pivot
April 24 — Pivot, Tuck from a Pivot
Intermediate Level Shag Steps
April 3—Side to Side Basic, Handshake Wrap Pivot
April 10— Leg Up Basic, Lean
April 17 — Stutter Basic, Sugarfoot Ending with a Lean
March 24 — Flyback, Arm Over Pivot with Reverse
Tuck
REMINDER — BEGINNER LESSONS ARE FREE TO NON-MEMBERS BUT
MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR THE NOVICE AND INTERMEDIATE
CLASSES.
LESSONS BEGIN AT 7:30 P.M.
OPEN DANCING FROM 6:30 UNTIL 10:00 PM — PLEASE REMEMBER TO
ASK RED-DOT BEGINNER DANCERS TO DANCE. IT TAKES LOTS OF
PRACTICE TO BECOME A BETTER DANCER!
DJ Schedule for April: April 3, 2012 Craig Jennings, April 10,
2012 Gene Griffin, April 17, 2012 Dennis Gehley, April 24, 2012 Gene Griffin
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News and Announcements
Where do I Get a Copy of the Shag Rag?
Go to the NVSC website, www.nvshag.org, click on Newsletters tab, click on the month you
want. It’s in PDF format. Or, for a yearly fee of $8, you may have it mailed to your home. Also,
copies will be available at Icons on Tuesday’s.
Keep Your Membership Information Current
Have you moved, changed phone numbers or email? Contact Valerie Swiger at [email protected]
or Dave Bushey at [email protected] This is especially important if you want to receive “Hello
Shaggers” emails— a terrific way to keep in touch with NVSC news, current events, and activities.
Shag Rag
The deadline for Shag Rag input is the 25th of every month. Please send to Maryann Lesnick at
[email protected].
2012 SOS Cards
2012 SOS cards will be available for $35 at North Myrtle Beach. You may use them for MidWinters, Spring Safari and Fall Migration. If you haven’t bought your SOS card through NVSC, you
can still join in the fun at the beach. The simplest, safest, and easiest way is to Buy your 2012
SOS Card online NOW! Or Order by PHONE with a Credit Card by calling 888-767-3113; OR
Print a MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (available at www.shagdance.com) to mail in.
" he Internal Revenue Service notified NVSC on April 19, 1999, that we have been accepted as a non-profit social club
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exempted from paying Federal income taxes. Anyone interested in reviewing NVSC's application and supporting
documents provided to IRS, the IRS exemption letter, or the club's annual Form 990 to the IRS, please contact the club
Treasurer."
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Save the Date!
NVSC’s own
Capital Classic
This year NVSC goes
Hawaiian
aka Summer Party aka NVSC
Good Times
……… gentle Island breezes, swaying palm trees, grass skirts, leis,
limbo, luaus ……. can you picture it?
Saturday July 21
at the Dulles Hilton Hotel
Mark your calendars now for a tiki-rific time with NVSC!
Stay tuned for more info coming soon to a Shag
Rag near you!
Advertise Your Business in the Shag Rag!
CONTACT Dave Bushey at [email protected] for details.
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Your monthly (and BEYOND) calendar of events…
Out and About ……. Close to home
April 14
May 17-20
June 3
June 7-9
Virginia Gentlemen, Eagles Club, Fredricksburg, VA Band of Oz
Beach in the Streets, Virginia Beach, VA , Entertainers, Craig Woolard Band, Coolin’ Out, Bill Deal’s
Rhondells, Mystic Soul Bubbas, Embers, Main Event, Band of Oz
Picadillys House, Winchester, VA, The Tams
Beach Music Festival, Stuart,VA Band of Oz, Jim Quick & Coastline, Mark Roberts Band, Tams, Holiday Band
Weekly dancing:
Tuesday
Icon’s Sports Bar, Fairfax City, VA, NVSC
Thursday
Shannon’s Bar & Grill, Fredericksburg, VA, Battlefield Boogie Club
Friday
Fast Eddie’s, Centreville, VA (DJ: Gene Griffin)
The Elk’s, Waldorf, MD – DC Hand Dance Club dances
Szechuan Inn, Severna Park, MD – DC Hand Dance Club dances*
Sunday
The Elks,Bowie,MD Dance Lesson: 5:45-6:30 p.m.,open dancing6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission: $8.00
Coco Cabana Grill, Hyattsville,MD – DC Hand Dance Club dances
JW & Friends, 2nd & 4th Sundays, shag lesson 5-530, dancing 530-800pm
* DC Hand Dance club dances most Friday nights here, check on club’s hotline 301-460-0800
May 24 – Sept 13 Every Thursday: PartyInThePark, Roanoke, Va, lineup includes: The Tams-Chairmen Of the Board-EmbersHip Pocket-Rick Strickland Band-The Holiday Band-Craig Woolard Band-The Entertainers-Mark Roberts &
Breeze-Jim Quick & Coastline-Part Time Party Band-Band of Oz
Out and About …….. a little further away
April 20-29
April 28
May 11-12
May 24-28
July 13-15
July 17-22
August
Sept. 14-23
North Myrtle Beach,SC; SOS Spring Safari
North Myrtle Beach,SC; SOS Parade
Beckley, WVa; Mountain Boogie Walk
Atlanta, GA; Grand National Dance Championships
Jacksonville, FL; ACSC Summer Workshop
North Myrtle Beach, SC; Junior SOS
Beckley, WVa; Hangar Party
North Myrtle Beach, SC; Fall Migration
Learn from the pros by
watching their instructional
DVD’s. See Sue Young for
details and availability of
rentals
BORROWING SHAG VIDEOS..... is easy at NVSC!!!
Whether you have taken all of the shag classes offered at NVSC or are just looking for new steps or
tips on technique... our club has a constantly growing library of shag instructional DVD or videos.
These DVD’s contain more steps and tips than you can shake a stick at and they're FREE to club
members! All you have to do is put down a REFUNDABLE$25 deposit.
NEWEST EDITION OF DVD’S AVAILABLE
Our Club’s Dance Lessons may also be purchased. Get a DVD for only $10!
We have just added FIVE more instructional DVDs to our rental collection to help you improve your style and technique whether
you’re a beginner, novice or advanced dancer. You must be a member to rent our DVDs and we offer a fully refundable $25 deposit.
The new DVDs are listed below:
 Charlie and Jackie Male Lead Volume 1: Patterns for men to do by themselves. A great follow up to Basics Plus—for all levels
of dancers.
Sam and Lisa West:
 Introduction to Carolina Shag 101 - All the basic steps. Perfect for any beginner or someone brushing up on their basic steps.
 Social Patterns for Beginner Dancers - is designed to take beginner dancers from their basics through their next progression of
patterns. This DVD includes some to the great traditional steps like the Sugarfoot, Duck Walk, and Boogie Walk.
 Female Steps & Patterns 2004 - takes you through each pattern by breaking it down step by step. They concentrate on proper
footwork, connection with your partner and how to use your upper body to smoothly flow through your steps.
 Female Steps & Patterns - This DVD includes some basic variations and female turns.
See SUE YOUNG on Tuesday nights to borrow or purchase a DVD or video!!!
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Cruisin’ with The Music / The Dance .........a captive audience?
Oct 7 – 14, 2012
from Tampa, FL; Cozumel, Belize, Isla Roatan, Grand Cayman
SOS at Sea (inaugural event!)
Feb 3 – 10 , 2013
from Tampa, FL; Cozumel, Belize, Isla Roatan, Grand Cayman
Jim Quick & Coastline, Band of Oz, Tim Clark, Carolina Breakers
An Explanation of Shag Competitions
By Joan McKinney
Thanks to everyone for the warm “welcome home” last month, after Tom Edwards and I won the Non-Pro Division at the National
Shag Dance Championships. Our President, Dave Bushey, notes that shag competition is very confusing and asked me to explain it.
Hence this article.
Shag Competitions fall into two competition “worlds.” One, known as the Competitive Shag Association (CSA), involves a
regular, traveling competition circuit, with shag contests held roughly once a month. The other world includes two championship
events, each held annually.
Competitive Shag Association (CSA) - Travelling Competition Circuit
The Competitive Shag Association (CSA) is run by the dancers themselves, in concert with shag clubs and/or bar owners who
provide a place for the contests, help pick the judges and pay for the awards. CSA competitors are judged on Smoothness, Repertoire,
Execution, Togetherness and Degree of Difficulty.
There are 3 CSA divisions: Amateur, Novice and Pro. You must win three Amateur contests before you can move up to Novice,
and then win three Novice contests before you can move up to Pro. (If they choose to dance in adult CSA, outstanding Junior
Champions – such as Virginia’s Brennar Goree --- usually go straight to the CSA’s Pro division after they turn 20, when they must
“age out” of Junior competition.)
Tom and I have won three CSA Amateur contests and only one CSA Novice contest, so we’re still a long way from Pro status on
the CSA circuit…and we’ve been trying for about 6 years!
Almost all the CSA contests are in the Carolinas, and it’s quite a reality check when you first encounter the competition shaggers
down there in shag’s birthplace. Tom and I have real admiration for the Virginia shaggers who’ve made CSA Pro. The first to do it
were Larry and Shirley Jones of Richmond (he’s a former NVSC DJ), followed by NVSC’s own Craig and Heather Jennings. The
other Virginia CSA Pros are Roger Woodson of Roanoke, Ralph and Vicki Tedesco of Richmond (now living in Myrtle Beach), and
Earl and Beverly Robinson of Richmond. And, of course, Brennar, who’s from Virginia Beach.
Annual Shag Championships
The two annual shag championships are run by private individuals, who set the championship rules and run their championship
events entirely separate from the CSA circuit – although, in practice, most of the people who choose to compete in the championships
also compete on the CSA circuit.
One of the championship events is in Atlanta in May – the USA Grand Nationals Dance Championships, which was founded by
Charlie Womble and Jackie McGee and is now run by Michael and LeAnn Norris. Shaggers can compete in several divisions at USA
GNDC . One of them is the Non-Pro division, where Tom and I won last year, and NVSC’s Cathy Metcalf and Vaughn Royal placed.
The Non-Pro division at GNDC is open to competitors who’ve never danced anywhere at the Pro level. The Grand Nationals
championship is a one-shot deal: competitors dance only one time, before a panel of 5 judges.
The “grand daddy” of the championships is the National Shag Dance Championships in Myrtle Beach. It was founded in 1984 and
is the longest-running major shag competition. Barry Thigpen owns and runs Shag Nationals, assisted by an advisory board composed
primarily of veteran shaggers with longtime ties to the beach.
The Divisions at Shag Nationals are Pros, Senior Pros, Masters (the old-time Beach Hall of Famers), Juniors I and Juniors II, and
Non-Pro. The Non-Pro division, where Tom and I danced, is for people who’ve never danced Pro in any competition, so both CSA
Amateurs and Novices compete in Non-Pro at Shag Nationals.
This year, Non-Pro competitors had to dance five times to win or place at Shag Nationals:
 Two dances, when a five-judge panel reduced the preliminary field to 6 finalist couples. (Cathy and Vaughn also were among the
6 finalist couples, as were NVSC members Kevin and Joan Byrnes from Richmond.)
 Two more dances, when a new panel of five judges reduced the finalists’ field to the Top Three.
 And then one more dance, when placement was decided among the Top Three.
Still confused? Eyes glazed over? Blame Bushey. He asked for this!
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Joan
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A sea breeze blows across the sands of paradise. Gulls are gliding
effortlessly down the coast. From Main Street the sounds of people
meeting is backed up by the rocking rhythm of great music wailing from
jukeboxes. If you step into the nearest SOS beach club you will be greeted by the
smiling faces of friends you've yet to meet. Everywhere couples are sliding gracefully
across the dance floor as their loafers hiss on the hardwood. Welcome to a dance and a
way of life that thousands enjoy. Welcome to the world of shag!
SOS = Society of Stranders
There are a number of elements that together relate the purpose of SOS. First, SOS
provides a means to guide shag dancing & the lifestyle that surrounds it into the future
while keeping in touch with the past that gave birth to this phenomenon. Second, we
always strive to perpetuate the dance, music, and culture that make up the shag. Third,
we provide a framework for discussing, planning, & implementing activities at the
beach for all stranders to enjoy. This includes providing information to &
communication between shaggers, lounges, dance clubs, & associated organizations
for the purpose of enhancing the shag experience.
SOS Membership Information
Come and join over 15,000 SOS Card holders at the largest party at the beach. If
you haven’t bought your SOS card through NVSC, you can still join in the fun at the
beach. The simplest, safest, and easiest way is to Buy your 2012 SOS Card online
NOW! Or Order by PHONE with a Credit Card by calling 888-767-3113; OR print a
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION to mail in.
Benefits of SOS Membership
There are so many benefits that your membership in the SOS Organization
includes:
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Membership lasts from January 1st to December 31st each year, yet cost only
$35 a year. This gets you all the benefits listed here at each of the SOS events. That
covers 10 days during the Spring Safari, 10 days during the Fall Migration, plus the
3 day long Mid-Winter Break. That's a little over a dollar a day!
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A subscription to the Carefree Times (CFT) Magazine.
This publication is "The Shagger's Bible". Information on recent events, activities,
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upcoming events, local shag clubs, shag merchandise, and other shag related items
of interest.
Unlimited access (no cover charge) to all the participating lounges during the
duration of both ten day SOS events & the three days of Mid-Winter Break.
Discounts at many shops and restaurants.
Access to all the latest shag related information, and various other services via a toll
free number.
SOS Spring Safari Schedules are out!
The Pirate's Cove Events and DJ Schedules
Fat Harold's Events, DJ Schedules and Judy Duke's Workshops
Ducks Events and DJ Schedules
OD Arcade's Schedules
Charlie and Jackie's Workshops
Sam and Lisa West's Workshops
The OD Resort Event and DJ Schedules
DJ Schedules and Ellen Taylor Shag Workshops
The links are ‘live’ on www.shagdance.com – check them all out
SOS PARADE
Saturday, April 28, 2012
On the last Saturday of Spring SOS everyone meets on Main Street for the perennial
favorite parade of the year, the ACSC Club’s Parade. ACSC member clubs plan, design,
& build parade floats for fun & a chance to win one of the coveted awards. There are
award categories for best shag theme & most original float. The Spring Safari Parade
always draws a huge crowd. Not only will the shaggers be out in force, but the beach
locals will stream to the streets for an afternoon of fun & laughter! If you are an ACSC
member club or SOS member and are interested in entering a float you should
download the Parade Entry Form to start preparing for the fun.
Theme for 2012 SOS Parade is “The Year of the Book”, referring to Dr. Phil Sawyer’s
soon to be released book, Save The Last Dance For Me , written with Tom Poland.
Order forms for the book are at www.shagdance.com.
*Above excerpts reprinted with permission from www.shagdance.com
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Preparation for this Summer’s Party – polishing up your Hawaiian !
Although music and dancing transcends most language boundaries, we thought it might be helpful to
begin getting ready for the NVSC Classic-Summer Party with some necessary words and phrases in
Hawaiian.
The 5 vowels a,e,i,o and u as well as the 7 consonants h,k,l,m,n,p, and w make up the entire
Hawaiian alphabet. In the Hawaiian language, a consonant is always followed by a vowel which also
means all Hawaiian words end in a vowel.
In the Hawaiian language, a symbol directly over a vowel, called a kahakô, indicates that the vowel
sound is to be elongated. A apostrophe-like symbol called an `okina indicates a quick pause in the
word, as in "ah-ah" for the word a`a. [Note: These Hawaiian vocabulary words have not been
written with the use of the correct kahakô markings due to the absence of a Hawaiian Font.]
Words/phrases for this month (we’ll add more next month):
Makahiki
Ancient Hawaiian celebration held annually with sports and religious festivities
Ho'olu komo la kaua
Please join us
aloha
Hello, Goodbye
Lei
garland of flowers, leaves, nuts, or shells
ho`okipa
hospitality
inu
drink
lama pa'ipa'i cocktail
hana hou
one more time, encore, do it again
wai water
lolo numb, feeble minded
pupule
crazy
hehena
raving mad, lunatic, possessed
lua
bathroom, toilet
Aia I hea ka lua? where’s the bathroom?
Remember the Virginia Gentlemen’s Spring Dance
featuring the “Band of Oz”
$60 per couple
Please contact Sharon Geyer – she is coordinating the NVSC
contingent for the party, so we can get our seats/tables close together.
See her any Tuesday or contact her: [email protected]
for information to mail her the money or use a credit card for
payment for your tickets – suggested deadline is mid-March.
Tickets are going fast ~ Be sure to get your tickets early
You don’t want to miss out!
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Ted Bell
Ted Bell's Top 20 Songs from 94.9 The Surf
(Listen live anytime at www.949thesurf.com)
Previewed Saturday, February 18, 2012
1. The Walk.........Mayer Hawthorne
2. Soul Provider....Johnny Cobb
3. Over And Over..........Rick Strickland
4. Back By Popular Demand....Queens Of Southern Soul
5. Endless Love....Lil' Redd & Sherry Norris
6. Crazy Bout' That Woman In Red.......Atlantic Groove
7. I'm In Heaven When I'm With You....Roy Hamilton
8. I'm Still In Love With You.....Lakeside Drive Band
9. Little Mama.........The Embers
10. You…..Chairmen Of The Board
11. Eyes For You..........Daryl Hall
12. Smooth Sailin'...........Holiday Band
13. She's The Only One For Me....Kingdaddy
14. Old School Music..........Wallstreet
15. Fred's Dollar Store..........Super Chikan
16. Gotta Have Love..........Sugar Creek
17. Come Get To This (Steppin' Out Tonight) ….L.J. Reynolds
18. A Love To Call Mine........Johnnie Taylor
19. Smoke House Brown...King Tyrone & The Graveyard Ramblers
20. I'm Just Sayin'........The Castaway's
Mike Harding’s Current Top 10
Note that Mike DJ’d for our 2009 holiday party to rave reviews and will be back with
us for the Classic this year. He graciously shared his Current Top 10 as of March 5,
2012:
1. Rock Bottom Blues – Kid Rock
2. The Walk – Mayer Hawthorne
3. Shaggin’ Shoes – Nantucket
4. Love Done Gone – Billy Currington
5. Quiet As It’s Kept – Marvin Sease
6. Just One Step – Little Milton
7. Little Mama – The Embers
8. It Feels So Good – Pinetop Perkins / Willie Big Eyes Smith
9. Stuff You Gotta Watch – Levon Helm
10. They Call Me Big Llou – Big Llou Johnson
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Northern Virginia
Shag Club
now meets at Icons
10418 Main St.
Fairfax city VA 22030
Tuesday nights
$4.00 Cover Charge.
Directions:
From I-66 take VA 123
South exit towards
Fairfax.
Stay on 123 until you get
to Main Street (also
known as VA 236)
Turn left onto Main St/VA-236. (Main Street is just past North
St). Icons is on the left. It is located between ”Have -A –Bite” restaurant and Victoria’s
Cakery and across the street from a Royal gas station. If you reach Sager Ave you've gone
a little too far South on 123. If you reach University Dr. you've gone a little too far on
Main Street. If you need exact directions from your home, use Google Maps. The address
for Icons is 10418 Main Street, Fairfax City 22030.
Parking:
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Behind the Bank of America - 10440 Main Street, Fairfax, VA- at the intersection of Rt.
236 and Rt. 123.
Across the street from Old Towne Hall (ignore the gate, it will go up).
There is also parking on the corner of North Street and University or at the corner of
University and Sager
Avenue. The area is well
lighted and all parking is
within a block of Icons.
Old Towne Hall - 3999
University Drive
Juniors Welcome with
Adult!
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About Our Organization…
Northern Virginia Shag Club (“NVSC”) was organized to preserve the Carolina
Shag Dance and its accompanying music— Beach Music! NVSC dances the
Carolina Shag every Tuesday night at Icons, located in the heart of the City of
Fairfax, Virginia at the corner of Route 123 and the original Route 236-Main
Street.
ICONs, 10418 Main Street, Fairfax City, VA 22030
Come join us—learn the Carolina Shag! Free beginner lessons begin at 7:30
p.m. to 8:15. There is open dancing from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.
COME JOIN US!
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NORTHERN VIRGINIA SHAG CLUB
P.O. Box 5522
McLean, VA 22103
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.nvshag.org
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