[Polar Bear]

Always been curious...

When you see the regular line dancers at the square, a song starts and they all break into a dance. How do they know what dance to do? Is the a line dance associated with the song? (All songs???) Is there a person in charge who picks which dance to do? (I can’t say I really see happening.) Something else?

Please advise...this has been bugging me for a long time.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

They would hate me. I freestyle.

[SFSkol]

"Real Men Don't Line Dance." - Tue Lef Feat

Real Men Don't Eat Quiche - Wikipedia

[Bogie Shooter]

I think it’s like a thermos bottle. You put In cold liquid and lt stays cold. Put in hot and it keeps it hot.
How do it know?

[manaboutown]

Seasoned line dancers seem to know the steps used to the tune being played. Oddly enough I met a great longterm girlfriend while learning how to line dance. Ya' just never know!

[kcrazorbackfan]

I really thought that line dancing died when disco died, until we moved here and saw it revived (or maybe it never died here).

[Polar Bear]

I like jokes and stories as much as anyone, but I really am hoping to get an answer to my question. Anybody?

[Kirsten Lee]

Each song has it's own dance. I have attended beginning line dance classes a few times and have been taught 3 to 4 songs/dances per class. By the time I am on the third dance, I have forgotten the first dance.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Always been curious...

When you see the regular line dancers at the square, a song starts and they all break into a dance. How do they know what dance to do? Is the a line dance associated with the song? (All songs???) Is there a person in charge who picks which dance to do? (I can’t say I really see happening.) Something else?

Please advise...this has been bugging me for a long time.

Each song has a specific rhythm and moves that go with the song. The electric slide has different movements than the chick dance, for example.

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[Topspinmo]

I think polka needs to be unoutlawed. Then, you line dance haters would have something else to complain about.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Seasoned line dancers seem to know the steps used to the tune being played. Oddly enough I met a great longterm girlfriend while learning how to line dance. Ya' just never know!

Ocontrare, classes held two or three times day several rec centers 4 or 5 days week, most are pretty full. Now that snowbird season upon us come early and mark you're spot.

Looks like I hit the wrong post to comment on, sorry

[thelegges]

Yes there is a dance that depending on count. If you go to utube you can see the dance steps, and the song title that goes with.

You will find groups that take class together stay on the squares together. They also pick which entertainments pairs best with line dancing.

Those who just dance with a partner usually pick which dance pairs with the count of the music

[Kreif85]

Once you go to the Line Dance classes and learn the steps as well as the dance names, the dancers associates the songs to certain dance routines. If you are interested in learning, which will help you understand, start with the Absolute Beginner (AB) classes. Once you are comfortable with learning the steps, start taking the Beginner classes. It's a lot of fun and great exercise for your body and mind. Hope this helps.

[ehendersonjr]

Each set of steps (routine) is to a specific time (3/4, 4/4, etc.). The time of the song determines which routines can be used. Usually the dancers know the routines and will follow whoever starts first. No dialogue necessary. Some songs, like the Electric Slide, has its own routine. Some songs actually tell you which steps come next. Once you learn the step patterns within the routines, it’s pretty easy to follow along

[GaryKoca]

Take a class for absolute beginners at one of the rec centers. Go to VillageLineDancers.com (something like that) to find classes. After that, you can do some of the slower, easier dances at the squares. Generally speaking one of the instructors will be leading the dances. For example, Sandy leads the dances at Lake Sumter Landing at around 5 on Tuesdays. It is difficult without any experience, yes.