Eight local celebrities put their best foot forward to raise money for our local non-profit Savannah CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). The Savannah Stars are each matched with a professional dancer to learn a choreographed dance they will perform on the night of the event. In addition to dancing, the Stars help raise money and awareness by securing sponsors and generating votes.

To buy a seat or full table, call ZaDonna Slay at 912.447.8908. Please visist www.dancingwithsavannahstars.org for more information.

The Historic Savannah Foundation is pleased to announce that The Coastal Bank will serve as the premier sponsor for the 20th Annual Historic Savannah Foundation Gala.  This event will give you plenty of time to socialize starting with a cocktail party at 6:00.  Guests are divided up into groups and attend separate cocktail parties at homes within walking distance of the actual gala.  From 7:30-8:00 p.m. guests can walk over to the venue where you can enjoy dinner, live music, and dancing.  Tickets will be available until the event is sold out.

Cost: members- $195 non-members- $245 (cost includes membership)

More Info: e-mail adove@myhsf.org or call 912.233.7787

Seeking a romantic evening in downtown Savannah? Try our Moon River Dinner Entertainment Cruise, which features 2 hours of sightseeing, dining, and dancing. See the Savannah River sparkle under a Full Moon as you watch the majestic and historic Savannah landscape glide by. Sit down to a gourmet dinner, where you will enjoy our delicious buffet, as well as sides, salads, and chef’s dessert table. After dinner, you will have plenty of time to hit the dance floor and enjoy a variety of tunes that include classic party favorites and romantic slow dance numbers.

Cost: Adult: $48.95 – Child: $27.95

More Info: visit www.savannahriverboat.com/packages_specials.php?special=45

Come join us for the 3rd Annual Save the Animals Sock Hop.  There will be hors d’oeurves, a silent auction, DJ, dancing, and so much more.  Proceeds benefit the Coastal Pet Rescue Milton Project.

Cost: $25

More Info: call 912.484.7355 or 912.695.0724

The Southern-born dance is half a century old, but still jumpin’ and jivin’ in the Lowcountry.

If you haven’t heard of shag dancing, one thing is for certain: You aren’t from the Carolinas. Shagging came into fashion in the 1950s after originating in and around Myrtle Beach with rebellious boys and girls in canvas shoes and bobby socks. It became the official state dance of South Carolina in 1984, and the state music is—you guessed it—beach music.

So how did the dance fever shimmy its way down to Savannah? By way of devoted Savannah Shag Club members Gloria Moak and her partner, Walter Purcell.