First Coast Shag Club is a shag dance organization located in Jacksonville, Florida. We are dedicated to promoting and preserving the heritage of beach music and Carolina Shag dancing; to educating and teaching others the art of shag dancing; to providing our members and guests with dance opportunities; to informing our members of beach music and shag dancing activities.

There are currently over 155 active members in the First Coast Shag Club. The club membership year is March 1st through February 28th/29th. Renewal dues are $45 if paid by March 15th. New membership and late renewal fee is $50. There are no charter members. FCSC contributes to The American Cancer Society with a benefit each year. For further membership information, please contact the Membership Committee Chairperson or any other club officer.

Why Join?

Members are entitled to attend biannual membership meetings and to receive free or reduced rates for various classes, workshops, and parties. Our Anniversary Party held each February or March is free to members. Throughout the year members may dance in exhibitions and participate with various club activities. Members receive a weekly electronic newsletter.

"Traveling south into the Sunshine State down Interstate 95, you’ll find The First Coast Shag Club situated in one of the oldest coastal towns, Jacksonville, FL. The First Coast Shag Club is fortunate to have several dance locations in their Jacksonville home. You’ll find a variety of dance styles, mostly shag, keeping the beat to the shag/beach music played by the rotating FCSC DJ s. The dance floor won’t be empty all night with The First Coast Shag Club, so be prepared to dance, because you will be asked!"

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