“Before the west recognized movement as medicine, WE DANCED.” - Unapologetically Black Yoga

I can’t remember ever not knowing how to do the Electric Slide. My family loves doing ALL the slides at the family events. (I thought every Black person knew how to do the Mariah Carey slide, and come to find out, it’s a regional slide.)

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This past spring I began going to line dancing class. It was led by a phenomenal instructor - Carolyn. She would break the steps down so clearly, have you laughing and smiling, and make you break a sweat.

Carolyn inspired me to finally offer a Black slides/line dance class. I had so much fun every class, loved this as part of my varied movement practices each week, and always left with a smile.

I’d been talking with friends about hosting a class for years because we were all struggling to figure out the trignometry in the Tamia slide.

Now I know the Tamia slide, which means it’s time to lead a slides/line dancing class!

Black slides/line dancing centers fun + joy, all the while high-key elevating our health + wellbeing!

Sweat Sesh With A Smile: Black slides/line dancing gets your heart rate up and your body moving. It's cardio with a smile!

Sharpen Your Skills (Dance and Brain!): Learning new slides keeps your brain on its toes, improving your memory and keeping you mentally sharp. Figuring out the trigonometry in the Tamia slide is a true motor skills exercise.

Stress? Shuffle it Away! Feeling overwhelmed? Move your body, melt away tension, and boost your mood with a healthy dose of happy hormones.

No Judgement Zone: Black slides/line dancing is for dancers and non-dancers alike. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, somebody gone invite you to the dance floor to have a good time.

Intergenerational Bonding: Wherever folks are gathered for Black slides/line dancing, you will inevitably find multiple generations. This is soul food.

Social Butterfly Blooms: Black slides/line dancing spaces is a super social activity, a perfect way to meet new friends. See no judgment zone above. Everyone feels safe on this dance floor.

No Fancy Equipment Required: You don't need any fancy equipment or expensive memberships. Just throw on your fave “line dance fashion” and get ready to step/slide/tap.

Most Importantly, It's FUN! Seriously, Black slides/line dancing is pure, unadulterated fun. It's a reminder that exercise doesn't have to be a chore – it can be a joyful celebration.

Black joy is liberation.

Black music + movement is medicine.

Black slides/line dancing is intergenerational wellbeing passed down from one generation to the next.

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TL;DR

• Black Slides/Line Dancing is Intergenerational Wellbeing
• Woods had a phenomenal line dance instructor this spring named Carolyn. She inspired Woods to finally lead a line dancing class after years of talking about it.
• Black slides/line dancing is cardio, stress relief, brain strengthening, safety, community, culture, social, fun, and food for the soul.