Line dancing may have probably existed for many centuries and like other dances, it has evolved to fit in with modern music. It makes everyone move simultaneously to a certain kind of music hence making the act as fun and free-flowing as possible.

1. Line Dancing – A Modern Favorite
Line dancing may have probably existed for many centuries and like other dances, it has
evolved to fit in with modern music. It makes everyone move simultaneously to a certain
kind of music hence making the act as fun and free-flowing as possible.
Line Dance Courses are available worldwide for those eager to learn.
Definition
As the name implies, line dancing is a kind of dance wherein participants will perform the
steps in lines or rows. Participants execute the dance steps in unison at the same time and face
the same direction. There is rare interaction among people because all of them perform the
same steps at the same time.
History
The dances are commonly performed to the tune of country music. However, it surprisingly
did not originate from any country or western places. The steps and the manner of dancing
were believed to have coined from folk activities in ancient times. Another form believed to
have contributed to this modern method is the Contra. Contra dancing is a folk dance in
North America wherein the people joining in form two lines each facing away from each
other. Together, they perform a series of dance steps. It was only during 1980s that the art of
line dancing has become popularly attuned to country songs.
How
Most movements are performed using the legs and feet, while the advanced versions will
include arms and hands. "Count" is the term used for the movements done in this form of
dancing. A single count or single dance step is equivalent to one music beat; hence for every
movement or step a music beat is also taking place.
However, it doesn't necessarily follow that the number of beats is equal to the number of
steps as well because steps may be performed with every two or even more beats. The steps
executed in Line Dancing are identified with unique names.
Today's Modern World
The steps used are not as complicated as with other dances and does not require any partner.
These days, line dancing is used in country and western dance studios, dance halls, and social
clubs in different parts of the world.
Its popularity is continuously growing and has been one of the most popular examples of
musical interaction because of the use of relaxed country and western music. In addition, it
gives dancers the opportunity to dance without the necessity to take a partner when practising
or even know anyone when you take part.