North Myrtle Beach, SC - The Society of Stranders (S.O.S.) and the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs plan to set the Guinness Book of World Records for the "Largest Carolina Shag Dance," this Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center beginning at approximately 5:00 pm.

Each participating shagger will be required to register and pay a $5 donation which will go to the S.O.S Charitable Foundation.  Those interested in participating should make their donation at the S.O.S. Company Store, located at 102 South Ocean Blvd. in North Myrtle Beach. Donations will also be accepted the day of the event at the door.  S.O.S. organizers are expecting over 1,000 people to participate.

The song they will be dancing to is “Something Smooth ” by Rick Strickland.  As the steps are called, each couple will do the same basic movements for five consecutive minutes.

Men are asked to wear a white, collared golf shirt with no logo other than that of the manufacturer and black or dark slacks.  No shorts, jeans, tee shirts, or hats.  Shoes should be dark and appropriate for shagging.  Women are asked to wear a solid color blouse or top with black or dark capris.  No shorts, jeans, tee shirts, tank tops, hats, or socks.  Shoes should be dark, if possible, and appropriate for shagging.  Men or women without partners are welcome to attend and try to partner up with others who do not have partners.

Transportation to the NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center will be provided and will begin at approximately 3:30 pm on Saturday at the following locations:  Horseshoe, 1^st Street South beside the OD Arcade, and the public parking lot next to the convenience store on the corner of Hillside and Main.  There is not adequate parking space at the Aquatic & Fitness Center for a large number of vehicles, so participants are encouraged to use transportation provided.  Return transportation will begin immediately after the event concludes.

For more information contact Anne Henry, SOS Guinness Coordinator at annejh@bellsouth.net, or call (904) 477-0263.

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