Eastern North Carolina Shag ClubOur History
A non-profit dance club founded in 1985, carrying the traditions of rhythm and blues, beach and shag music, and shag dancing across Eastern North Carolina.
How It Began
The Eastern North Carolina Shag Club (ENCSC) was founded in 1985 as a non-profit dance club.
From the beginning, the club has existed for one simple reason: to bring people together around music they love and a dance they enjoy.
We invite everyone to browse our site and enter the fun-filled shagger's lifestyle of Eastern North Carolina.
Who We Are
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.
The Traditions We Keep
The ENCSC enjoys, upholds and perpetuates three living traditions.
Rhythm and Blues
The soulful sound that gave shag music its heartbeat.
Beach and Shag Music
The music that fills every Tuesday dance night and every club party.
Shag Dancing
A smooth, relaxed partner dance that members of every age can learn and enjoy.
Part of a Larger Family
Our club is a member of the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs, an organization of over 100+ non-profit shag clubs stretching from Baltimore to Miami.
The association keeps pushing further west every day, as the fun-filled shagger's lifestyle is experienced by more and more people. Being part of it lets our members share in joint events such as the SOS parties at North Myrtle Beach.
Milestones
- 1985The Eastern North Carolina Shag Club is founded as a non-profit dance club.
- Joining the AssociationENCSC becomes a member of the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs.
- A Growing MembershipThe club has had more than 100 members for the past 2 years.
- Giving Back Every YearENCSC gives a minimum of $1,000 and numerous teddy bears to the TEDI BEAR foundation in Pitt County each year.
- TodayMembers dance every Tuesday at the Doghouse Tavern in Ayden, NC.
Where We Gather Today
The ENCSC "home base" is currently the Doghouse Tavern.
Weekly Dance Night
Every Tuesday at the Doghouse Tavern, 506 Second Street, Ayden, NC.
Doors open at 5pm. DJ, music and dancing run from 6pm to 9pm. Admission is $5 per person.
Monthly Business Meeting
Second Tuesday of each month at Parker's Restaurant, Memorial Drive, Greenville, NC, at 6:30pm.
If you would like to eat, please come at 5:30pm.
A Year of Celebrations
ENCSC sponsors several fantastic parties during the year where you can have some of the best times of your life.
- New Year's Eve PartyStart the year on the dance floor
- Valentine PartyA romantic evening in February
- Re-Up PartyAn exciting party for members in June
- Fall Fling PartyAn entertaining evening in October
- Christmas PartyHeld in December
- SOS at North Myrtle BeachJoint party with other shag clubs in April and September whenever possible. SOS is like Spring Break for adults!
Giving Back
Each year, ENCSC contributes to the TEDI BEAR foundation in Pitt County by giving a minimum of $1,000 and numerous teddy bears for needy children.
It is one of the ways our dancers turn a good time into something good for the community.
Become Part of Our History
The ENCSC membership fee is $20 per year. Print and complete our membership application and send it in to join the club.