THE THEME​
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Shagging in Honor of the USO
Each year the Boogie has a theme on Friday night where guests have fun dressing up in a theme-based attire. This year, to honor the work of the USO, the venue will be reminiscent of a dance party for service members at a club. The USO club was a place to go for dances and social events, for movies and music, for a quiet place to talk or write a letter home. The USO also brought Hollywood celebrities and volunteer entertainers to perform for the troops. USO hostesses who volunteered at centers from 1941 to the mid-1960s made the boys feel at home by attending the dances. Come dressed as a service member, hostess, or Hollywood celebrity from any era you choose. We’ll party USO style!
THE MUSIC​
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Excellent DJs Play Our Favorite Type of Music
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John Smith​
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Member of Association of Beach and Shag Club D.J.s; Inducted into the DJ Hall of Fame 2007​
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Billy Waldrep,
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Member of Association of Beach and Shag Club D.J.s; Inducted into the DJ Hall of Fame 2018
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Chuck Kryder,​
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Member of Association of Beach and Shag Club D.J.s
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THE BEVERAGES
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Cash Donation Bar Provides the Best Drinks
Our own Mike Young sets up a bar to make your favorite cocktails. All donations from the bar go to St Jude. You can bring your own wine and spirits, but outside beer is not allowed by the Ramsey. Free beer, water, and snacks are provided by the Smoky Mountain Shaggers while they last. Great free pours; don't miss yours.
THE LESSONS
Instructors Teach The Coolest Steps
Friday
10:00-11:30 AM Steve and Kathy Day (Carolina Shag)
11:30 AM-12:45 PM Mike and Debbe Lapina (West Coast Swing)
12:45-2:00 PM Wendy and Craig Cochran (Beginner Line Dance)
Saturday
10:00-11:30 AM Mike and Debbe Lapina (Night Club 2-Step)
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM Steve and Kathy Day (Carolina Shag))
1:00 PM Wendy and Craig Cochran (A Couple's Dance)
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Steve and Kathy teach shag dance steps.
Mike and Debbe teach ballroom dance steps.
Steve and Kathy teach shag dance steps.
THE VENDORS
You Shop For Things You Can't Dance Without
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Carolina Shag Shoes
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Moon Dance Photography
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Wild and Personal Clothing
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Red Bird Creations
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Massage Therapist
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THE CHANCES TO WIN
Raffle Tickets Sold Every Night
All proceeds go to St Jude Children's Research Hospital
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50/50 Cash Raffle Each Night
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Booze Buggy Raffle Drawing on Saturday Night
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Silent Auction Raffle Drawing Saturday Night for Some Great Donated Prizes
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MOON DANCE STUDIOS
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Free On-Site Party Photos
Capture your memory of the Boogie theme with individual or group photos.