Line dancing has seen a resurgence in recent times given that the modern style approach covers a range of routines using music from current pop and hip hop to waltz and latin style including Cha Cha, Rumba and Salsa. With no dance partner required or past dance experience necessary, this is a great way to not only exercise the mind and body but to have fun at the same time. Margaret Stuckey, princ
ipal of Stuck on Line Dancing, has over 26 years teaching of line dancing from beginner and intermediate through to advanced classes. Come on your own or bring a friend and experience it for yourself. You’ll be stuck on line dancing before you know it. Line dancing has traditionally been associated with the rural community through the country and western genre. However, the modern form of line dancing encompassing a variety of dance styles appeals to all ages both female and male across the wider community. There are no special skills required. In fact, even one with a zero-knowledge base in dancing can effectively participate. Line dancing is undertaken solo with no partner required. How many people can I expect in a class? There can be as many as 10-30 in a class. What are the benefits of Line Dancing? The health benefits of line dancing can help to improve cardiovascular health, concentration, posture, balance and co-ordination. It has a proven health record for prevention of Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Osteoporosis. Plus it provides a fun social environment. What do I wear? Comfortable clothing is recommended along with flat enclosed shoes. If wearing gym shoes you might like to consider using knee high stockings over the soles to help lessen friction from the floor. Jazz shoes are the shoe of choice for those who undertake line dancing on a regular basis. What sort of music do you dance to? Many people think line dancing is ‘bootscootin’ in a line to country and western music but this is far from it these days. Margaret Stuckey (dance instructor) teaches international choreographed dances to modern ‘up to date’ music. The styles of dancing include the waltz and hip hop, latin style including Cha Cha, Rumba and Salsa, to name a few. Do I need to practice? It is not necessary, but if you want to get better faster, Margaret provides handouts of the steps for you to take home to practice. Where and when are classes held? Tuesdays, 10am-1.30pm for
easy intermediate/advanced -
Petrie School of Arts, Anzac Ave, Petrie. Wednesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm for beginners, 7.30pm-10pm for intermediate/advanced - at Kallangur Community Hall, Anzac Ave, Kallangur. How much does it cost? The cost is $15 per person per class. Do I need to register? Yes, to make sure you won’t be disappointed on the day, please ring Margaret ahead of time so she can hold a place for you. Is there a social group? Stuck on Line Dancing holds a social evening one Saturday a month where a programme of dances are set out along with individual requests. Dancers from other line dancing organisations are all welcome. You will find that there is a whole community of line dancers who regularly go to day and evening socials and balls, both locally and interstate. In addition, there is also a social group that organises group bookings to musicals and shows if people are interested. So give it a go.... come for the exercise and friendship and stay for the fun! You’ll be sure to love it and get “Stuck” on line dancing too!
