Jacksonville Junior Shaggers Events

All Jacksonville Junior Shaggers events are free for the juniors. 

Weekly Junior Shag Lessons on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall at The Springs Church, 900 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073. Free for juniors and their families. Register by going to the

Juniors are welcome at these regular First Coast Shag Club (FCSC) events:

Intermediate and Beginner Lessons Tuesdays at the Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210, phone 1-904-755-9158. The intermediate Lesson starts at 7 pm, and the Beginner Lesson starts at 7:30 pm. The lessons are free, but there is a $5 entry fee for those who are not members of Ortega River Club. The entry fee is waived for Junior Shaggers. (Must be accompanied by an adult over 21.)

FCSC Monthly Dance, generally the 4th Friday of the month at the Ortega River Club. Dancing is free for juniors if accompanied by an adult over 21. Non-dancer parents are also free. The entry fee for adult dancers is $5 for dancing only if not Ortega River Club members. The cost is $10 for dinner and dancing. Bring meat to the grill; sides are provided. You must RSVP for dinner. Grills are ready at 6:30 pm. Dancing 7:30-11 pm. No dance lessons.

Pool Parties with Lessons

In the warmer months we try to host a Pool Party with lessons at the Shag Shack  at the home of Bob and Mona King in Orange Park, FL.

Trip to Junior SOS in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Each year we accompany a group of Junior Shaggers and their families to Junior SOS in North Myrtle Beach, SC. We also raise funds to assist families who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend.  

The next Junior SOS is scheduled for July 16-21, 2024.