For many Americans, the term “line dance” calls to mind uncles in 10-gallons turning their Tecovas to “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” or even an awkward scuffle around the high school gym when P.E. class gets ...

Couples dance at Stud Country, a queer line dancing night at Club Bahia in Echo Park. Subverting heteronormative stereotypes that often come with the country-western fan base and community, the night ...

Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. Sign up On a warm, foggy Wednesday night in the Mission, a ...

For over 50 years, Oil Can Harry’s in Studio City was considered a cornerstone of L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community. More than just a humble western bar, it was also a community hub for LGBTQ+ country-lovers, ...

A weeknight craze is taking over Northern Virginia. Known for its historical significance, bustling suburbs and proximity to the nation’s capital, the region now boasts a booming line-dancing scene ...

There's a safe space in Alpharetta, Georgia, for LGBTQ line dancers. Phillis Welden travels an hour and a half to be there. Welden, a 73-year-old straight ally from Winder, Georgia, puts in 200 miles ...

The burgeoning popularity of country-and-western music and the proliferation of country dance clubs is driving the market for these tapes, said retailers. It's so strong that many are starting to ...

At Stud Country, a weekly queer country and western line dancing class, there are no drinks allowed on the dance floor. To the couples and friends gathered for a night out under the glitter of a giant ...