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How to Line Dance In New York

Line dancing evolved from the traditional European formal dance styles of the 18th and 19th centuries. American line dancing first appeared on the disco scene of the 1970s and evolved over the years to become a southern favorite and country music staple. The dance involves lines of participants and a series of heavily choreographed steps direct the action. Whether you wish to learn, practice or line dance there are places to do it all New York.

Instructions

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      Try one of New York City's line dancing nights out at New York City Barn Dance or the Big Apple Ranch. These country western themed dance halls host regularly scheduled line dance events for city dwellers who want to sample some American culture from a different part of the country. Big Apple Ranch among others hosts a "Gay and Lesbian Country Dance" as a self-proclaimed "fun alternative to the New York City Bar Scene."

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      Search online social sites for line dancing events. Sites like MeetUp.com list line dancing events and casual instruction for those who want to blend the line dancing experience with a social event. Check line dancing blogs and publications like the Line Dance Newsletter which also list events happening around the U.S. as well as contact information and rates for line dance instructors in New York and the rest of the country.

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      Join a line dancing group online. There are line dancing communities and clubs all around the country, and New York is no exception. Visit sites like WesternSteppers, a Brooklyn-based line dancing club, and connect with others who enjoy line dancing. Through a bit of networking you might discover line dancing events, parties and other social events.

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      Search NYC events websites like TimeOutNY and New York Magazine. These publications list things to do by category as well as professional dance performances happening in and around New York City. Search the "Things to Do" section of TimeOutNY and its subcategory "This Week in New York" for a current list of events. Search the "Entertainment" section of New York Magazine and its subcategory "Events by Date" for possible line dancing options.

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      Search for dance getaways in the New York area. Dance getaways combine dancing lessons with hotel stays and organized events to provide a mini-vacation for dance lovers to enjoy with a crowd that shares at least one of your interests. Line dancing packages with Tim Gillis Dance Weekends include over 70 hours of dance instruction, meals, open bar, four star hotel accommodations and a selection of activities. Rates for the weekend start around $294 per person. Rates for one-day attendance start around $50 per person as of April 2011.

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