Dance. Friendship. Beach Music.
Welcome to the Eastern North Carolina Shag Club. Enter the fun-filled shagger’s lifestyle of Eastern North Carolina and dance with us every Tuesday in Ayden, NC.
Who We Are
The ENCSC is an organization that enjoys, upholds and perpetuates the traditions of rhythm and blues, beach and shag music, and shag dancing. Founded in 1985, we are a non-profit dance club and a member of the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs, an organization of over 100+ non-profit shag clubs stretching from Baltimore to Miami.
Most of our members belong to the 50+ “baby boomer” era, but we encourage and support dancers of all ages to come join and see who we are.
Where We Meet
The ENCSC “home base” is the Doghouse Tavern at 506 Second Street, Ayden, NC. Every Tuesday we get together to dance, and our business meetings are held once a month in Greenville.
Weekly Dance Night
Every Tuesday. Doors open at 5pm. DJ, music and dancing from 6pm to 9pm. Admission $5 per person.
Business Meeting
Second Tuesday of each month at Parker’s Restaurant, Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC at 6:30pm. Come at 5:30pm to eat.
Latest From the Club
Stories about belonging, giving back and the wider shag family.
Community & BelongingHow to Join ENCSC, Step by Step
Print, complete and mail your application. Everything you need to become a member.
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Community & BelongingPart of Something Bigger: The Association of Carolina Shag Clubs
How 100+ non-profit clubs from Baltimore to Miami share one love of shag.
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Community & BelongingDancing After 50: Friends, Fun and Movement
Why shag is a joyful way to stay active, meet friends and enjoy the music.
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Community & BelongingTEDI BEAR: How Dancers Help Children in Pitt County
How dance nights turn into $1,000+ and teddy bears for children each year.
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ENCSC sponsors several fantastic parties during the year where you can have some of the best times of your life.
New Year’s Eve, Valentine, Re-Up, Fall Fling and Christmas.
Save five dollars on the SOS card for the North Myrtle Beach weekends.
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100+ members for the past 2 years. Each one is a potential new friend.
Take an active part in club events and help shape the year.
Every Tuesday at the Doghouse Tavern, from 6pm to 9pm.
A Year of Celebrations
From New Year’s Eve to Christmas, there is always a reason to dance. SOS is like Spring Break for adults!
Ring in the new year on the dance floor.
A romantic Valentine party.
SOS at North Myrtle Beach, whenever possible.
The exciting Re-Up party for members.
SOS at North Myrtle Beach, again.
The entertaining Fall Fling party.
The club’s Christmas party.
Learn the Dance and the Music
Guides for first-timers, and the soul behind every song we dance to.
Shag Dance EssentialsShag Dance Etiquette: How to Ask, Accept and Enjoy Every Dance
Simple, friendly guidelines for sharing the floor at club night.
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Shag Dance EssentialsWhat to Wear and What to Expect at Your First Shag Dance Night
Comfortable clothing, arrival time, admission and the welcome you will receive.
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Beach Music & Rhythm and BluesRhythm and Blues: The Soul Behind Shag Music
How rhythm and blues shaped the sound and traditions shag dancers keep alive.
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Shag Dance EssentialsLearning to Shag: A Beginner’s Guide to the Basic Steps
The basic rhythm, posture and partner skills every new dancer needs.
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Shag Dance Essentials
Steps, etiquette and what to expect at your first dance night.
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Beach Music & Rhythm and Blues
The soulful sounds behind every song on our dance floor.
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Club Life & Events
Parties, SOS weekends, Tuesday nights and club meetings.
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Community & Belonging
Membership, friendships, giving back and the wider shag family.
Browse category →Giving Back & Joining In
ENCSC contributes to the TEDI BEAR foundation in Pitt County each year by giving a minimum of $1,000 and numerous teddy bears for needy children.
The membership fee is $20 per year. Print and complete our membership application and mail it to ENCSC, PO Box 44, Greenville, NC 27835. Committees are available for members to actively participate in events.
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