from the prez...

 
The “PREZ” Sez…

What a great joy it is to be a part of something as good as the Statesville Shag Club. I have been so proud of and thankful for our club for the past couple of years and what a good start we have had for this year. Many people have had a part to play in this that I can’t thank you all individually, but know that your efforts have been recognized and are very much appreciated. It takes a lot of work on the part of many people to make a club strong and we have had that. Keep up the good job! Spring SOS is rapidly approaching. It will be April 16-26. I’m sure Statesville will be well represented, but if you have never been to an SOS, you have missed a lot. I hope to see you there but in case you can’t work it out to go, we will have a dance here on April 24th. Speaking of work, the Summer Sizzler will be here before we know it! Be thinking of how you can help and don’t forget to solicit items for our silent auction. When you are asked to help on a committee, I hope you will volunteer. Again, thanks to all who have worked hard to make this a good year. Let’s keep up the good work.


Sincerely, 
Legrand Payne 
President, SSC 

Spotlight On: Johnny and Betty Worley

Johnny and Betty have only been dancing for 8 years. (That’s hard to believe, with the moves they have!) They have been married (they think) 39 years. They have 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. Johnny likes to read and Betty likes to shop! They both like to dance. Their favorite shag song is “I Love the Life I Live.” What do they like most about the Statesville Shag Club? “Interacting with the people you meet.”

Text Box: Shag Club Recipe – Cream Cheese Danish (Ann Teague) 2 cans crescent dinner rolls 2 8 oz cream cheese 1 egg 1 cup sugar 1 t vanilla Spread 1 can dinner rolls in a 9x13 pan, mix cheese, egg, sugar, and vanilla together and spread on rolls. Spread the remaining can of rolls on and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min. Mix powdered sugar and milk to form a glaze and drizzle on cooled cake.



Club Contacts:
Legrand Payne (President) 704-873-3272, Larry Sharpe (Vice President) 828-632-5715 
Vicki McCoy (Treasurer) 828-632-7990 Cindy Gilbert (Secretary) 704-508-1333
Please contact Cindy Gilbert with anything you would like included in the Shag Rag
Please contact Jennie Payne with anything you would like included on the Shag Club Website

 

top 10 shag songs from 2008

 

1-Mama’s Drinkin Liquor by King Tyrone and the Graveyard Ramblers
2-It Only Hurts Me When I Cry by Raul Malo
3- Rhythm by The Inmen and the Impressions
4-Stuck On You by 3T
5-In This Mess by Snooky Pryor
6-Hey Mr. DeeJay by Lonnie Givens
7-Money Honey by The Craig Woolard Band
8-Crazy by Gnarls Barkley 
9- My Big Sister's Radio by Mighty Mike Shermer Band 
10-There Goes My Baby by Kenny Vance and the Planotones

Fun Fact: What is Shag Dancing

Answer: Shag dancing is essentially an offshoot of swing, specifically postwar styles like the Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing. Unlike either, however, shag is "slotted" -- that is, moving in essentially a straight line -- and keeps the footwork close to the ground and the upper body movements to a minimum (although shaggers in competition will use the arms and shoulders more). It's danced from the waist down, which accounts for its continuous appeal to tipsy college students, but it doesn't use much hip action and isn't as ribald in movement as East Coast Swing has become, either. Nevertheless, moves like the "Belly Roll" were quite risque for their time.

Shag is a couple's dance. The basic step is a six (sometimes eight) count and involves a simple forward-and-back motion and a change step at the end; with the six count, this consists of two triple steps, followed by a rock step for the ladies and an optional kick-ball for the gents. Men lead with their left, naturally, and women with their right; standard swing turns are often used to break the pattern up, but the shag is mainly about footwork. "Mirror moves," or moves where one partner mimics the other at the same time, as if they were reflections of each other, are also popular. Advanced steps include the Round House, the Boogie Walk, and the Roll Out. You can, however, acquit yourself well with just the simple basic step.

(NOTE: Carolina Shag, which is what most folks are referring to when they mention shag dancing, should not be confused with St. Louis Shag, an older and different dance.)