The National Shag Dance Championships started in Myrtle Beach in 1984 and is the longest continuously running shag dance contest in the country. Past winners have performed on TV shows and at events like Good Morning America, CBS This Morning and NBA games. Head to the final round of this competition to see some impressive dancing. 

Spanish Galleon, 100 N. Ocean Blvd. Friday, 7:30 p.m. $15­–$25. (843) 222-6706, shagnationals.com