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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

CAROLINA SHAG

June 3: Prep Step, Triple Basic

June 10: TBD

June 17: TBD

June 24: TBD

LINE DANCE

June 3: No Class (Membership Meeting)

June 10: Uptown Funky

June 17: Biker Shuffle

June 24: Choosin' Texas

Our Instructors

Ron and Linda Bessent, Shag Dance Instructors

Ron & Linda Bessent

Shag Instructors

Jack and Lynn Witzenfeld Shag dance instructors

Jack & Lynn Witzenfeld

Shag Instructors

Diane Underhill Shag Dance Instructor

Diane Underhill

Shag Instructor

Jan Weekly Shag Dance Instructor

Jan Weekley

Shag & Line Dance Instructor

Margie McRae Line Dance Instructor

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

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