Second Annual Shaggin on Kiawah WeekendShaggin
A Celebration of South Carolina's State Dance
February 20-22, 2009

Celebrate the arrival of spring with easygoing rhythm of beach music and the Shag. Presented in association with the Charleston and Islanders Shag Clubs and other area Shag clubs, this fun-filled event is back for first-time shaggers, experienced shaggers, and music and dance fanatics alike. Popular DJ music by Jim Bowers, Walter Upchurch and the trendy Sea Cruz Band for Shag neophytes will get your feet shufflin' right on time.

Jerry and Barbara WadeAttending Instructors

Jerry and Barbara Wade are returning again as instructors for "Shaggin on Kiawah". Both are native Charlestonians and have been Shagging together for 45 years. In 1992, they were asked by the founder of J.B. Pivot's Beach Club to teach a class and have been teaching the Shag ever since. Over the years, they have done Shag workshops at the Geechie Blast for the Charleston Shag Club and at Shagger's Holiday for the Islander Shag Club. They've also done workshops for Shaggin' on the Santee and for the Virginia Beach Blast. Their Shag class travels have taken them as far as Birmingham AL and recently they returned from doing a workshop in Charlotte, NC. Needless to say, the Shag and the Shag friends they've made are an integral part of their lives!

Group ShagWeekend Agenda


Friday February 20 (East Beach Conference Center)*

  • Shag dance and instruction preview - learn from our experts the basic moves of the dance and what the weekend will consist of. Experienced shaggers are also welcome to brush up on their moves and get ready to dance the night away.
  • Shag party - listen to live band music, enjoy lowcountry cuisine including oysters and sign up for the shag contest for the following evening. Door prizes will also be raffled.

Saturday February 21 (East Beach Conference Center)*

  • Breakfast on your own
  • Free morning - play a round of golf, book a spa treatment or enjoy the beauty of Kiawah Island.
  • Shag instruction for all ability levels (one hour for basic/intermediate and one hour for experienced) during the afternoon-continue to learn from our experts.
  • Shag contest, food, drinks and dancing

Sunday February 22 (East Beach Conference Center)*

  • Gospel hour of Shag, music and breakfast: Begin your morning with food, beverages and dancing before departing home.

    Shaggin Couple*Locations are subject to change.

The Sanctuary - starting from $390 per person, double occupancy for garden view accommodations
The Villas - starting from $275 per person, double occupancy for one bedroom West Beach villa accommodations

Event Package Includes: 

  • Accommodations
  • Shag parties (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
  • Food and beverages (soda, water, beer and wine)
  • Liquid sunshine on Sunday
  • Entertainment
  • Instructional workshops

Day Passes


JB PivotsFriday Pass - includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer and DJ Jim Bowers and Sea Cruz Band entertainment - $55 per person
Saturday Pass - includes hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer and DJ Walter Upchurch entertainment. Dance contest will be held this night for an opportunity to win great prizes including a two night stay to return to The Sanctuary!- $45 per person
Sunday Pass - includes breakfast buffet spread, liquid sunshine and DJ Walter Upchurch entertainment - $30 per person
Friday-Sunday weekend package (without accommodations) $130 per person

Call our reservations specialist for details (800) 654-2924

CANCELLATION POLICY: 14-day cancellation policy. Room deposit (one-night stay) is taken at time of call and is nonrefundable if the reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the event. Day Pass Reservations follow the same 14-day cancellation policy. If a day reservation is made within 14 days of the event, the full amount will not be refunded.

*Event content and pricing is subject to change.  



 

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