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"Fun" line dancing in Houston

4:59 PM Tue, Aug 12, 2008 |
Michelle Ponto
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Line dancing at Southern Country in HoustonWhen I left Tampa, everyone told me that when I moved to Houston I would have to learn how to line dance and how to two-step.

So taking the easy way out, I decided line dancing sounded the easier of the two because: a) you don't need a partner and b) you only need to dance in a line instead of around the dance floor.

I only had one problem: where to do it.

Being a webbie, I turned to Google as my guide and typed in "fun line dancing in Houston". The key word here is "fun" because the last thing I wanted to do is something serious.

I couldn't get a picture of me line dancing, but did get some of people two-steppin

Good thing there actually is a "fun" line dancing place that came up in the search. It's called Southern Country on Brazos. The lessons are free, the drinks are cheap, and it's five minutes from the station -what more can I ask for?

Plus...and this is what sold me...the line dancing music is to disco and dance remixes!! Yay!! I know some of you are thinking this is sooooo wrong, but keep in mind I've only been here a little while so I'm trying to break into the Texas ways slowly.

More dancing at Southern Country in Houston

Anyway, I went last Thursday and had a blast. While I was definitely not the most graceful dancer on the floor, I did learn the moves by the end of the lesson and was even able to pick up a couple other easy dances. The instructors were fabulous and everyone was friendly.

Southern Country doesn't just have line dancing. They also play two-steps, cowboy cha-chas, West coast swings and other dances which I have no idea how to do yet. They are teaching two-step next week so I may have to go again. Plus, their line dancing routine will be to Mamma Mia by A*Teens (both the line dancing and two-step lessons are free).

But before you don your boots and rush out the door, there's one thing you need to know about Southern Country. It's a gay bar.

And yes, I did know before I went, but I figured it would be safe place for a girl to hang by herself. Plus, I wasn't the only one. While there, I met a couple of Taiwanese exchange students, a professional dancer honing her skills, and a group of girls celebrating a birthday who thought line dancing would be a fun adventure.

And they were right; it was fun.



5 Comments

Boo Boo said:

Michelle,
I am so glad you had a good time - NOW COME BACK - we enjoyed meeting you.

Southern Country Houston
www.southerncountryhouston.com

newgirl said:

Don't worry, I'll be back. I was in Austin this Thursday (blog to come over the weekend) and next week, if the weather is good, I'm going to Kemah. But if I get back in time, I'll drop by for another lesson.

Line Dancing said:

Thanks for the review of a fun place to line dance in Houston, Michelle!

I'll have to stop in when visiting my uncle in Nassau Bay!

Line Dancing said:

Thanks for the review of a fun place to line dance in Houston, Michelle!

I'll have to stop in when visiting my uncle in Nassau Bay!

Eric said:

This Friday, December 5, 2008 9pm at the BRB 2400 Brazos Southern Country Houston and PWA Holiday Charities will be hosting Boo Boo's first annual xmas bash benefiting PWA and the children from Camp For Hope. Come Join the fun.


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