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		ABOUT COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING We offer the gay and lesbian community a friendly, social alternative to the bar and club scene. Our environment offers same sex and gender bias-free partner dancing. Those individuals who may feel less comfortable with partner dancing usually find line dancing a good alternative. Country dance is fun and varied. Purists will argue, but the fact is, the corny and hayseed hick element is gone from country forever, and has been replaced with a much broader appeal. There are all kinds of partner dances including two-stepping (at various speeds), east coast swing, west coast swing, waltz, etc. And don't miss the partner changing Barn Dance -- the best way to meet everyone at the dance! The Phoenix Circle is also fun and allows ample opportunity to see everyone on the dance floor. Practice makes perfect for the Wooden Nickel! Plus the ever-popular line dances, of which there are thousands of variations. Everyone runs out to dance their favorites, which often include the Tush Push, the Electric Cowboy, the Tahoe Kick, and the Boot Scootin' Boogie. New dances are choreographed constantly. Regardless of the form of country dance, through country dancing, gays and lesbians build broadly-based skills and experience physicality, without the all-too-common pressure of competition, sexual innuendo, or performance skills. All country dancing encourages inclusion, and brings down our societal separatism based on sex, age, race, etc. In a supportive atmosphere of freedom, dancers can enhance and master their physical communication through the world of country dance. Now it’s your turn. Come to one of our dances and find out for yourself!
Member since 1997 International Association Gay & Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs
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