Places to Dance in the Myrtle Beach Area
Different ballroom venues have come and gone in the Myrtle Beach area where shag dancing is more prevalent than ballroom dancing. We are aware of the following that presently offer suitable music for ballroom dancing. Additions to this list are welcomed.
USA Dance
Of course. Scheduling varies according to availability of the Base Recreation Center so check the web site Schedule page each month.
The Grand Strand Senior Center
Beach Ballroom Dancers have monthly dances on Saturdays during the months of September through April. 1268 21st Ave. N, phone 843-663-4438 M-F.
Schedule for 2009-2010
2009 2010
September 19 January 16
October 17 February 20
November 21 March 20
December 31 (New Year Party) April 17
Carolina Dance Partners
Class and dance party (Ballroom, Tango, Salsa, Swing, etc) every Saturday. Class at 7:30 p.m., party at 8:30 p.m. $15 admission. Located at Long Bay Studio, Check their web site for their schedule of other dances and more information. http://www.carolinadancepartners.com/
2001 Night Club
920 Arrowhead Rd. phone 843-449-9435. $10 singles, $15 couples. www.2001Nightclub.com. Frequently offers Tango and salsa dancing, lesson and dance, on Friday evenings, 7-10 pm. Check their web site or call ahead.
Studebaker's Club
STUDEBAKER's HAS CLOSED, temporarily we hope. We will update this item when we have more definite information. Offers dancing on Fridays and Saturdays. Mostly Beach music but swing, fox trot and the occasional cha-cha and rumba can be found there. 2000 N. Kings Hwy (Business 17), phone 843-448-9747. A printable coupon for free admission can be found on their web site www.studebakersclub.com.
Maxwell's Lounge
In Little River, has live music with a venue similar to Studebaker's on Tuesday evenings at 7:00. Located behind Billy The Kids restaurant on Sea Mountain Hwy across from the Food Lion on Hwy 9. Reasonably sized floor. Phone 843-399-5500.
Carribean Bar and Grill
Saturday Latin Dance night, 1119 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, has salsa, merengue, cumbia, batchata, reggaeton, etc, lesson 8-9 pm, dance follows. 843-626-7392
Many fraternal organizations hold regular dances. We make no claim as to their suitability but among these are:
VFW Post 10420.
Fridays, 4357 US 17 bypass, Murrells Inlet. 843-651-6900
Elks Lodge 2797
Fridays, 3816 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet. 843-357-6116
Shag Dancing
Shag is the popular dance in the Carolinas. Shag is similar to west coast swing but fox trot and swing is dance-able to much of the music. There are many, many places for shag dancing but the most popular are found on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach where the shag was “born”. Fat Harold's, Ducks, and Ducks Too to name a few. Check The Sun News Kicks! Magazine on Fridays for listings.
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