July 16th-21st, 2024
Virtual Junior SOS Coming Soon!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Junior SOS 2023 Ambassador Application
Deadline to apply June 30th!
The Ambassador program is designed to provide older junior shaggers with an opportunity to be leaders within the shag community.
As a Junior Shag Ambassador, you will become role models to the younger junior shaggers and you will begin to learn what is necessary to run Junior SOS and develop an appreciation for what it takes to make Junior SOS happen. We look forward to working with you this summer!
See Y'all Next Year!
Photo Credit to Nick Weaver
Junior SOS 2023 Registration is Open!
Click below to get your tickets for this year's Junior SOS from July 11th-16th, 2023!
Click here to Register
Next Junior Event!
October 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 6:30pm
Rock Hill Shag Club and the Rock Hill Elks Lodge #1318 are hosting FREE Junior Shage Lessons weekly starting October 3 at 6:30.
Junior SOS 2023 T-Shirt Design Contest
Submissions due by May 15th
- Open to all ages
- Design should be created on a light-colored shirt
- Must be able to fit inside of a 12”x12” on the BACK of the shirt
- Digital vector art preferred on a vibrant background
- 4 color maximum (including black)
- No photographs
- Solid colors, No gradients
- * MUST INCLUDE ‘’JUNIOR SOS 2023’’*
- Must be the original creation of the contestant and JSA will have exclusive rights.
Winner will receive:
- $100 Gift Card
- 2 Free T-Shirts
- Admission for 2 - Jr SOS Passes
Junior Shaggers Spring Fling Party!
Hosted by the Charlotte Shag Club and Rock Hill Shag Club at Lynn's Dance Club in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, May 13th from 2 - 5 pm. 4819 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Refreshments and Snacks Provided
Come join the fun and learn the Basic and an Intermediate step taught by Pro Shaggers Ashley & Tobitha Stewart!
Junior SOS 2023 Scholarship Application
The Junior Shag Association Scholarship will be presented to students that have displayed a record of and/or aptitude for academic success, as well as qualities of leadership and community service. This is a scholarship that will provide a monetary award to selected recipients on the basis of academic performance in their college studies.
The Junior Shag Association is a non-profit association, funded by voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, and organizations that support the Association’s work.
Junior SOS 2023 Registration is Open!
Click below to get your tickets for this year's Junior SOS from July 11th-16th, 2023!
Click here to RegisterJunior SOS Ambassadors!
Presenting your 2023 Junior SOS Ambassadors
Upcoming Junior Events
Rock Hill, SC
North Myrtle Beach, SC
JR SOS
The Junior Shag Association is actively planning for this year’s Junior SOS. We are excited to celebrate 33 years of the largest junior dance event in the world! The 2024 dates for Junior SOS are July 16-21st. In order to honor the history and traditions of our past, we must thoughtfully prepare for the future. To set up all generations for success, The Board will finalize this year’s Junior SOS plans under the guidance of the most up-to-date healthcare standards. The format (in person or virtual) will be announced in April. If we are able to have an in-person event, the OD Beach and Golf resort will be our host for this week-long event.
Please follow our social media for the most up-to-date information and announcements.
Where to Stay:
The event is held at the Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
EVENTS
Upcoming Junior Events:
Here are upcoming events that are for Juniors including workshops and contests with Junior Divisions
August 5th, 2023
The Rock Hill Shag Club and Charlotte Shag Club will host a Back to School Shag Party Saturday, August 5th from 2-5pm at Lynn's Dance Club in Charlotte, NC with DJ Dean Baker. Workshops by Debbie Brown and Kaleb Brown with Door Prizes, Refreshments and Snacks!
Click here for printable flyer
August 12th, 2023
The Update Shag Club, R & B Shag Club, Electric City Shag Club, Shelby Shag Club, Rutherfordton Shag Club, Carolina Shag Club and Mountain Shag Club will be hosting a free event for Junior Shaggers Saturday, August 12th from 1 to 5pm. Beginner and Intermediate lessons from Pro Dancers Steve and Kathy Day and door prizes! With Hall of Fame DJ Bobby Vaughn!
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August 26th, 2023
Capital City Shag Club & Palmetto Shag Club will be hosting a free event for Junior Shaggers Saturday, August 26th from 3 to 7pm. Come learn from National Shag Champions Ivy Claire Huiet and Jackson Batten. Free food and beverages! DJs Barney Mims and Mark Swygert spinning the tunes!
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September 1st, 2023
Juniors dance Friday Night after the Amateur division starts at 8pm. Cover Charge $5. Hall of Fame DJ Craig Jennings.
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Completed Events
July 11th, 2023
The Junior Shag Association is actively planning for this year’s Junior SOS. We are excited to celebrate the 32st anniversary of the largest junior dance event in the world! The 2023 dates for Junior SOS are July 11-16th. In order to honor the history and traditions of our past, we must thoughtfully prepare for the future. To set up all generations for success, The Board will finalize this year’s Junior SOS plans under the guidance of the most up-to-date healthcare standards. The format (in person or virtual) will be announced in April. If we are able to have an in-person event, the OD Beach and Golf resort will be our host for this week-long event.
Click here to Register
May 13th, 2023
Hosted by the Charlotte Shag Club and Rock Hill Shag Club
at Lynn's Dance Club in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, May 13th from 2 - 5 pm.
4819 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Refreshments and Snacks Provided
Come join the fun and learn the Basic and an Intermediate step taught by Pro Shaggers Ashley & Tobitha Stewart!
May 25th-29th, 2023
Established in 1995, GNDC is the largest and most diverse Carolina Shag and West Coast Swing Dance Event in the World.
Click here for more information
PHOTOS
Junior SOS 2023
All images courtesy of Carlton Vinson and all rights are reserved
Monday, July 10thTuesday, July 11th - Part 1
Tuesday, July 11th - Part 2
Wednesday, July 12th
Junior SOS 2019
All images courtesy of Monty Lee and all rights are reserved
Tuesday, July 16thWednesday, July 17th
Thursday, July 18th (part 1)
Thursday, July 18th (part 2)
Friday, July 19th
Saturday, July 20th (part 1)
Saturday, July 20th (part 2)
Sunday, July 21st
Junior SOS 2018
All images courtesy of Monty Lee and all rights are reserved
Monday, July 16thTuesday, July 17th
Wednesday, July 18th
Thursday, July 19th (part 1)
Friday, July 20th (part 1)
Friday, July 20th (part 2)
Saturday, July 21th (part 1)
Saturday, July 21th (part 2)
Sunday, July 22nd
Junior SOS 2017
All images courtesy of Monty Lee and all rights are reserved
Tuesday, July 18thWednesday, July 19th
Thursday, July 20th
Friday, July 21th
Saturday, July 22th
Sunday, July 23th
Junior SOS 2016
All images courtesy of Monty Lee and all rights are reserved
Tuesday, July 12thWednesday, July 13th
Thursday, July 14th
Friday, July 15th
Saturday, July 16th
Sunday, July 17th
ABOUT US
President - Garrett Humphries
Vice-President - Kristal Taylor Davis
Treasurer - LeAnn Norris
Vice President - Larry Edwards
Secretary - Betsy Pittman
At Large - Jennifer Batten
At Large - Debbie Brown
At Large - Carmen Vaughn
At Large - Scott Cunningham
SPECIAL THANKS
The JLee Foundation
The J Lee Foundation for the Arts & Sciences is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established for the purpose of furthering the cause of an enlightened and prosperous society through the granting of college scholarships to deserving high school graduates.
The Ellen Taylor Foundation for Junior Shaggers
The Ellen Taylor Foundation for Junior Shaggers is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable foundation dedicated to financial assistance in the education, preservation, and promotion of the Shag, the state dance of South Carolina.
The Twisters Shag Club
The Twisters Shag Club was formed in 1991 by a group of people dedicated to having fun. Twister's was named after a lounge where the club had meetings and regular beach nights in the Cornelius area. (That lounge changed their music format and name years later.)
The Association Of Beach And Shag Club DeeJays
The Association Of Beach And Shag Club DeeJays is a social organization comprised of members interested in the preservation and furtherance of beach and shag music and the directly related lifestyles that accrue from it. We strive to demonstrate professionalism in both our presentation of this music and in our demeanor while doing it. The Association is very committed to being an integral part of every community it serves, and especially in charitable functions which benefit these communities and their constituencies, of which we also are a part.
Help keep the dance alive!
The Junior Shaggers will make that happen.
Show your support and your love for the dance.
Contact President Garrett Humphries
Email Garrett @
garrett.humphries@me.com
