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Others join the S.O.S ― Society of Stranders ― and become shared, “Dancing is good for you. As we age, we need all the
card-carrying S.O.S members. This designation allows unlim- exercise we can get. Also, social isolation is bad for people;
ited access with no cover charge to all participating lounges they need to get out and have fun.” Her advice is to “live your
during S.O.S events at North Myrtle Beach during Mid-Winter, life instead of watching other people live on television.”
Spring Safari and Fall Migration ― capitalized like the holi-
days they are to these die-hard dancers. Singer Lee Ann Womack concurs. Her melodious “I Hope You
Dance” is a motivating message to us all.
Honeycutt is one HASA member who enjoys regular trips to
North Myrtle Beach for S.O.S events. He noted that Fat Har-
old’s, Ducks and the Spanish Galleon are his favorite dance
haunts.

The Society of Stranders (S.O.S.) was given its name and start-
ed by 1950s shag dancer Gene “Swink” Laughter (pronounced
daughter,) in 1980, the result of a prank. A merger of S.O.S
with the ACSA in 1989 helped fuel the growth of the shag
movement in the Carolinas. The ACSC now has a membership
of over 14,000 and consists of over 93 shag clubs across the
nation, including HASA here at home. To purchase an S.O.S.
card, go to www.shagdance.com/sosmembership or buy one at
any S.O.S. annual event.

To join or find out more about HASA, visit the group on Face-
book or at https://hasadance.weebly.com to find a membership
application and newsletter. It is $25 for the year to join, and af- HASA assistant treasurer Nancy Blackman (left) poses
ter becoming a member, admittance to all HASA dances is free. with club volunteers. They welcome newcomers to give
When asked why people should check HASA out, Blackman HASA and shag dancing a try

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