[2newyorkers]

Do you remember the Madison? That was a form of line dancing.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

Agree, and they all have so much fun while doing it. I have seen empty squares fill up at the onset of a line dance tune.

Yes, and it's fun to watch someone who is really good at it. One night I saw a woman who was absolutely amazing. Instead of just turning around, she would spin around. I can't imaging how anyone could do that. She appeared to really love it, and I loved watching. .....

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by Richard1366

After some consideration I have come to the conclusion that "line dancing" is an oxymoron...

The caption to this original post was: Do you agree with my observation?

The obvious, and correct, answer is No.

Given that dance is generally rhythmic movement, usually to the accompaniment of music, the question becomes whether or not the description "line" can be applied to it.

Folk dancing over the years has included dancing in circles (hora), squares (Square dancing) and lines (clogging) with all kinds of variations, many already discussed in this thread, such as conga lines, etc. Disco was mentioned. I don't think I saw a reference to The Twist or to Hula.

But line dancing is an authentic dance form, and since an oxymoron is a figure of speech that juxtaposes apparently contradictory elements, the term line dancing is not an oxymoron.

[CFrance]

You are very bright and good, Carl.

[Carl in Tampa]

Originally Posted by CFrance

You are very bright and good, Carl.

Humble and Lovable....... Oh wait. That was Shoeshine Boy.

Otherwise known as ......UNDERDOG!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

Humble and Lovable....... Oh wait. That was Shoeshine Boy.

Otherwise known as ......UNDERDOG!

I think he was a line dancer, too.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jhrc4

If only they would " DISCO " oh yea " Disco Inferno Burn baby Burn , Bee Gees, Barry White, instead of looking at there feet all of the time...let's get with it people who Line Dance gear it up to....DISCO... Kool and the Gang , Earth Wind and Fire, and so many others,,,live it up get Down On It....

Originally Posted by jhrc4

I am really surprised that " Disco " isn't very popular here, " Hey " Kool and the Gang, Bee Gees, Barry White, Earth Wind & Fire, to name a few. Get with it people, Ditch Line Dancing and get going on ....." DISCO BABY DISCO "....Oh Yea....

Somebody really loves Disco!!!

In defence of line dancers:

Line dancers are having fun and getting exercise. Leave them alone.
I flunked out of Line Dancing 101, so I know it takes concentration.
Who cares what kind of dance they do or if they look at their feet?
It's a good thing to watch people dancing and having fun.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by jhrc4

I agree with the person who posted the original, however I will go one or two steps further...Why on earth do Line Dancers constantly watch there feet, or look at there feet, they hog the Town Squares, music is limited.

I am really surprised that " Disco " isn't very popular here, " Hey " Kool and the Gang, Bee Gees, Barry White, Earth Wind & Fire, to name a few. Get with it people, Ditch Line Dancing and get going on ....." DISCO BABY DISCO "....Oh Yea....

I'm not surprised that it's not popular here, but I thank God every day that it's not. What is surprising is that that soulless noise is popular anywhere.

[rubicon]

Folks seem to want to intellectualize the heck out of this thread but the simple fact is that all the town squares are over run with line dancers who crowd out couples who desire to dance.

It would be wiser for town squares to limit the time for when line dancing is allowed. I have been to the town square and watched as line dancers crowded the dance area the entire night.

As one poster said he noticed how half the crowd got bored and went home

I like many enjoy dancing and I dance well but even I need more than a 1x1 inch square in order to move around.

Dancing is a good exercise but only if you have the opportunity to dance.

And yes I love disco and any music with a good beat. I am working on perfecting my moon walk

[DandyGirl]

Originally Posted by ladylilly

As a non line dancer, but an avid observer, if the zombies would only smile, laugh, or even pretend they enjoy line dancing, one could tolerate the music that line dancing is done to.

Gotta agree with that. It takes a lot of concentration but should still be joyful and fun!

[bandsdavis]

Originally Posted by Richard1366

After some consideration I have come to the conclusion that "line dancing" is an oxymoron...

Dancing comes in many forms, from individuals moving by themselves to the music being played, to couples doing intricate (or simple) moves together, to groups of people doing similar or precise movement. Take in a ballet or Broadway musical and you'll see all three types and more. Line dancing is just another way for a group to dance together, not really all that differently from the way a dance troupe might move on stage, at least conceptually. Simpler maybe (although not always) but the same idea.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Richard1366

After some consideration I have come to the conclusion that "line dancing" is an oxymoron...

I respectfully agreee to disagree.

Anything that gets one up and moving, is a good thing rather than sitting on one's butt. IMHO

[Lauren Sweeny]

As a trained former ballet,modern dance person I think that line dancing is really synchronized movement to music. There seems to be little personal variations just robotic like movement. To me dance has always been a means of interpretation , style and passion. We may not smile or show emotion as we dance in the ballet corp or modern chorus line but the movements themselves express the dancers creativity . I do not see this in line dancing.