Line dances are an essential part of Southern culture. They’re a great group activity, and whether you’re an experienced dancer or just curious, there are a number of styles to try. Once you’ve hit the online clothing store for your Western wear and are ready to start dancing, try the following moves.

Line Dances to Try

1. Cowboy Boogie

The Cowboy Boogie is a great beginner dance. Step right, left, right, and hitch your left knee. A hitch is lifting your knee across your body and kicking. Do the same in the opposite direction. Next, step forward, right, hitch left, forward left, hitch right. Bump your hip twice to the left, twice to the right, then left, right, left.

2. Boot Scootin’ Boogie

The Boot Scootin’ Boogie line dance requires a bit more agility on the dance floor. Step first to the right of your right foot. Then, step behind your right foot. Repeat, then kick your left leg in front of you.

Continue with left step, right kick, left kick, right kick. Next, bring your heels together—called a “heel shift”—and shift your heels right, then left. Finally, stomp twice, kick your right foot, and step onto the ball of your heel. It’s helpful to practice the steps slowly at home until you’re ready to shine.

3. Achy Breaky Heart

The Achy Breaky Heart is performed to the Billy Ray Cyrus song of the same name. Step right, left, right, and brush the foot of your left boot. Touch your left heel twice and the left toe twice. Step left, right, do a quarter turn, and repeat. Walk back right, left, right, lift your knee and cap, then repeat, moving forward. Purchase a pair of cowboy boots from an online clothing store for the full experience.

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