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The Virginia Beach Shag Club ®

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Learn to Dance!

Dance Instruction

At Virginia Beach Shag Club, we believe that everyone can learn to dance! Our skilled instructors provide comprehensive dance lessons, focusing on the Carolina Shag and exciting line dancing. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and let us help you step into the rhythm of dance! Become a part of our vibrant dance community today.

Upcoming Classes

6:15pm Wednesdays (Main Ballroom)

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November 4: No Classes

(Election & Membership Meeting)

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November 11: Beyond Beginner Shag Lesson

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November 18: Line Dance Lesson

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November 25: No M&M (Thanksgiving Eve)

6:45pm Wednesdays (Jr. Ballroom)

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November 4: No Classes

(Election & Membership Meeting)

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November 11: TBP

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November 18: Beyond Beginner Shag Lesson

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November 25: No M&M (Thanksgiving Eve)

Our Instructors

Ron and Linda Bessent, Shag Dance Instructors
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Ron & Linda Bessent

Shag Instructors

Jack and Lynn Witzenfeld Shag dance instructors
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Jack & Lynn Witzenfeld

Shag Instructors

Jan Weekly Shag Dance Instructor
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Jan Weekley

Shag & Line Dance Instructor

Margie McRae Line Dance Instructor
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Margie McRae

Line Dance Instructor

Tommy Speight Line Dane Instructor

Tommy Speight

Line Dance Instructor

Carolina Shag 

The Carolina shag is a partner dance done primarily to beach music. The shag is a recognized dance in modern national and international dance competitions. It became the official state dance of South Carolina i n 1984 and the official popular dance of North Carolina in 2005. 

Instructional Videos

Instructional Documents

Beyond Beginner Classes 

JAN & BOB

OCT 2026

RON & JAN

AUG 2026

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