We can help you with your concerns. You can learn from us. Carolina Shag Carolina Shag is a partner swing dance that originated along the coast of South Carolina, USA, in the 1940s. Act Number 329 of 1984 added "Section 1-1-665" to the South Carolina Code (1976 Code). It states, "The shag is the official dance of the State." Thus, Carolina Shag became the official state dance of South Carolina in 1984. H*3591 Session 105 (1983-1984) 2010 South Carolina Code of Laws Title 1 - Administration of the Government CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS In addition, Session Law 2005-218 (Senate ...