Why Line Dancing?

Research has shown that rhythmic music and coordinated movements boost confidence, self esteem and cognitive functioning, making it a valuable activity for mental well-being. It's also sociable and fun!

It's a fun way of maintaining orthopaedic health and strengthening muscles.

Also, in studies (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York) it was found that dancing helped reduce the risk of dementia, by improving brain function and boosting memory - so why not join in?

No special equipment or dress is necessary- definitely no cowboy hats required! But please wear appropriate footwear: some people like dancing in trainers, some in boots, some in dance shoes, but no flip- flops or shoes you can slip out of please, for your own safety.

Welcome to the Absolute Beginners line dancing page

Dance routines include basic steps like grapevines, step touches and heel struts. Routines are short, typically one repeating sequence with limited turns. Routines may use different rhythms like waltz or cha cha.

You should be able to find dance step sheets and /or videos on the CopperKnob or Linedancer websites or the links below. For some of the dances, Jean may choose an alternative track to those in the videos, particularly for older dances.

Dances Jean taught in 2025/6 appear at the bottom of the page.

These are the dances she has taught this term:

• Mamma Maria ----------------------------------Frank Trace
• Stand by Me ---------------------------------- Raymond Sarlemijn & Roy Verdonk
• Wings to Fly ----------------------------------- Rhoda Lai & Hayley Wheatley
• Keep Away from Runaround Sue ------------------ BevVingne
• Rocket to the Sun ------------------------------- Madison Glover
• The Last Shanty -------------------------------- Gary O'Reilly
• Thanks for Dancing ----------------------------- Natasha Cormier
• Keep Away from Runaround Sue ------------------ Bev Vinge
• How does this dance start (I love that dance) ------Wendy Dee
• Stroll Along Cha Cha ----------------------------Jhon Sandham

Line Dancing Floor Etiquette

When dancing, please do NOT:

Walk through dancers on the floor. Please wait, or go round the edge of the floor.

Assume that you own a particular place on the dance floor, take a turn at the back and the front.

Chatter while teaching is in progress.

Carry food or drink onto, or across, the dance floor.

When dancing PLEASE:

Turn off mobile phones if you can. If not, please leave the room to answer them.

Be courteous to other dancers, particularly beginners.

If you accidentally bump into someone, a quick apology keeps things friendly and respectful.

Try to stay in lines and take smaller steps if the floor is crowded.

Listen to your body - sit down if you need to rest.

Most of all - ENJOY!

Archive of dances from 2025 /2026

• Mamma Maria ---------------Agnes Roberts
• Stand by Me ----------------- Raymond Sarlemijn & Roy Verdonk
• Elvira Freeze ---------------Unknown
• Wings to Fly ---------------Rhoda Lai
• Last Shanty ----------------Gary O'Reilly
• House of Bamboo -----------Maggie Stevenson
• Rocket to the Sun ----------- Madison Glover
• Tango ---------------------Dans & Moro et al
• Cowboy Charleston --------- Jeanette Hall & Tanya Miller
• Love Potion 666 -------------Rob Fowler
• A Little Shiver ---------------Ryan King
• We Can't Wait ---------------Maggie Gallagher & Gary O'Reilly
• Stroll Along Cha Cha --------John Sandham

• Bigger Houses -------------Helen Parkyn
• Always Will ----------------Heather Barton
• We can't Wait --------------Maggie Gallagher & Gary O'Reilly
• Ziggy ---------------------Garry Lafferty
• New Country Cha ---------- Hayley Wheatley
• Miss Congeniality ---------Julie Lockton & Sebastian Holtland
• "A Bar Song" -------------- Ben Murphy
• Tango ------------------- Maggie Gallagher
• Night into Day ------------ Micaela Svensson Erlandsson
• Siempre ------------------ Rob Fowler
• Stay with Me-------------- Wil Bos
• A Summer Breeze --------- Rob Fowler
• Ribbon of Highway -------- Neil Hale ( different music to Jean)
• Black Coffee -------------- Helen O'Malley (different music)
• Callum's Rise ------------- Colin Ghys
• Lamtarra Rhumba ---------Tony Chapman