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The Del Val Swing Club is a group of social dancers whose goals are to preserve and promote the

Carolina Shag, West Coast Swing and swing dancing and it's music. The club is an approved not for profit

organization with the State of New Jersey and is a current member of the Association of Carolina Shag

Clubs.

The Shag is a swing dance which originated along the Carolina Beaches somewhere around the late 1930s

or early 1940s. It's a smooth partner dance and has a unique flavor. We have a link on our home page for

you to see just what it looks like.

West Coast Swing originated in California around the same era. This dance started in the Lindy scene. It is

a creative slotted partner dance. There's also a link on the home page to see just what it looks like.

We aim to provide instruction both to those new to dance, as well as those more experienced dancers

looking to enhance their dance repertoire. We welcome all types of swing! We also offer social activities

conducive to the enjoyment of West Coast Swing and Shag dancing for our club's members. Our quarterly

newsletter, The Dance Post, is another way we communicate and inform members of activities and news.

We also have a video library so our club members can learn new steps or dances at home. Last, but not

least, we offer club members discounts for club sponsored dances and special workshops, and at least

one free dance party each year (usually our Winter Holiday Party).

Club Officers:

We have several committees and encourage club members to join any of these and be a part of helping

us make the club the best we can for our community. You might even think of a need we haven't! Current

committees and chair person for each:

Dance Committee - Sheila Purkey

Music Committee - Rob Baen

Food Committee - Faith Wight

Logo Committee - Susan Flamminio

Publicity - Sheila Purkey

Video Library - Judy Wendell

Club Photographer - Susan Flamminio, Faith Wight, Sheila Purkey

Club Newspaper Editor - Sheila Purkey

Club E-letter Editor - Rob Baen

Club membership dues: $20 per year