How line dancing became cool again - from village hall to TikTok craze
Summary
Line dancing is becoming popular again, partly due to social media platforms like TikTok and the rise of country-pop music in the charts. Young people like Ava Stratford-Davies are starting businesses to teach line dancing, attracting a wide range of ages. The activity, previously associated with older generations, has gained new interest from younger people.Key Facts
- Ava Stratford-Davies, age 16, started a line dancing business and teaches three classes each week.
- Line dancing has become a social media trend, especially on TikTok, where Ava shares tutorials.
- Country-pop music's popularity, with artists like Sabrina Carpenter, has helped renew interest in line dancing.
- Line dancing traditionally involves following a choreographed routine while standing in lines.
- Originally popular with older people, line dancing now attracts children, teenagers, and adults.
- The dance has a varied history, drawing from European and African folk dances and becoming popular in the USA in the 20th century.
- The stereotype of line dancing being for retirees is changing, with more young people participating.
- Line dancing routines now include music from a wide range of genres, not just traditional country songs.
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