A.C. and Cathy have been dancing and competing together for the last decade. They began their "dance career" in group-class in Fayetteville, NC. They were "coerced" (read: forced) to enter a shag contest in order to have enough couples to sanction the event.

After vowing to never be caught so unaware again, they gave contests another try on a more prepared level. They began paying closer attention in group-class, taking some private lessons and approached the dance a little more seriously. Everything SHAG became an obsession - in a good way. Proper technique was learned with an emphasis on BASICS…..and much money was spent!!

Competing is not for everyone, but it opened doors to travel, preparation, friendships, fun, memories and a respect for the shag and its people and history.

A.C. and Cathy support their local shag clubs and have served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Competitive Shagger's Association (CSA). During the years 2001-2002 A. C. served as the first President to be elected for two consecutive years in that organization.

They have competed, judged, and conducted workshops from Richmond to Atlanta. Sharing and promoting the shag has become second nature. The dance "shag" is certainly a regional and cultural experience, but it is fast becoming international thru efforts of many dancers committed to keeping the dance alive.

In their other life, Dr. A. C. and Cathy have a busy dental practice in Dunn, NC where shag music can be heard coming from treatment rooms.