Line Dance
Also known as: Country Line Dance
History & Cultural Context
Line Dance emerged in the United States during the 1970s-1980s as dancers developed choreographed group dances performed in lines or circle formations without partner requirement. Line dances have become enormously popular in country dance halls, weddings, and social celebrations. Thousands of line dance choreographies exist, from basic to highly complex. Line dance remains one of the most accessible and inclusive dance forms.
Cultural Significance
Line Dance democratized country dancing by eliminating partner requirements. The form's accessibility and fun nature made it enormously popular and continues to grow globally.
Peak Popularity
Key Historical Figures
- Grapevines
- Shuffles
- Turns
Notable Codifiers
- Country dance tradition
Related Dances
More in Specialty Country Western
Country Two-Step
Country Two-Step is an American couple dance with forward-moving progression and simple patterns, danced to country and western music, and remains extremely popular in country and western dance halls.
Country Waltz
Country Waltz adapts the traditional waltz to country and western music with simpler patterns and looser styling, remaining popular in country dance halls.