Why it works: Upbeat tempos, repetitive structures, and clear beats make line dance songs easy for everyone to follow, even first-timers. Old meets new: From 'Boot Scootin’ Boogie' to 'Flex' by Cupid, ...

Black America’s 2025 summer anthem may actually be a line dance steeped in African history and tradition. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Black Southern line dance culture, and a co-sign from Beyoncé, has helped to popularize the song and its fan-snapping moves. By Kia Turner Wagener, ...

Line dancing dates back further than the 1990s, but it gained mainstream popularity in that decade. Even outside of the South, line dancing became a pastime. That’s due, in part, to the wildly popular ...