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LETTERS

“At a ball in Scotland in 1994, I asked all the handsome gents in kilts, ‘Do you know how to shag?’”

DANCING QUEENS

I grew up in North Myrtle Beach dancing the shag (“Save the Last Shag,” August/ September 2023). I met all the famous bands back then and even partied with the Tams. Wow, those were the days. I still listen to shag music every day on Riptide Radio and shag in my kitchen.

Rebecca Ames

Palm Springs, California

This South Carolinian was a smash hit at a ball in Scotland in 1994. I asked all the handsome gents in kilts, “Do you know how to shag? It’s really easy—I’ll show you!” Each guy took a spin on the

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