Line dancing on Long Island
Barbara Alper
Popular around the nation, line dancing is bringing together groups of men and women of all ages to perform dance routines tailored to specific songs. The gatherings serve as chances to learn moves and execute the kicks, slides, turns and hops that make up most of the routines.
Before 2011, however, there weren't many opportunities for country music fans to go line dancing on Long Island. But there has been a surge of interest lately, with a number of nightclubs offering weekly events in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Here's where people are going to do that 'boot-scootin' boogie. --Ian J. Stark
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'Boot Scootin' Wednesdays' at Who-Viille Bar & Grill Karaoke/Open jams, Rock and more, Blues and jazz 339 Broadway Bethpage WHEN | WHERE: Wednesdays, with bands at 7 p.m.; line dancing starts at 8 p.m., party runs until 11 p.m. INFO: 516-931-9296, whovillebarandgrill.com ; ADMISSION: Free
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"Friday Night Country" at Bread & Butter Bistro $$ | Lounge, Pub, Sports bar, American, Burgers 1730 N Ocean Ave. Holtsville WHEN | WHERE: Fridays, with line dancing, DJ and live bands starting at 6 p.m., drink specials from 7 p.m.-2 a.m., food served 24 hours (until Sunday morning). INFO: 631-438-0477, breadandbutterli.com; ADMISSION: Free
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'Hump Day Hoedown' at Dublin Deck Nightspot, Dance club 325 River Ave. Patchogue WHEN | WHERE: Wednesdays, with line dancing after 6 p.m. (summer only); INFO: 631-207-0370, dublindeck.com; ADMISSION: Free
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The Emporium $$$ | Country, Dance club, Lounge, Pub, Rock and more, Sports bar, American, Bowling 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue WHEN | WHERE: Thursdays, with line dancing lessons from 7 p.m.-8 p.m.; live country bands and DJs play throughout the evening. INFO: 631-627-8787, theemporiumny.com, facebook.com/EmporiumNY; ADMISSION: $5
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Country Night at Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale Rock and more, Nightspot, Sports bar, Karaoke/Open jams 323 Main St. Farmingdale WHEN | WHERE: Tuesdays starting at 9 p.m., with drink specials, line-dancing, live music and DJ Ben-E spinning, 323 Main St., Farmingdale; INFO: 516-293-9700, thenuttyirishman.com; ADMISSION: between $5-$10
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Country Night at The Nutty Irishman in Bay Shore Rock and more, Nightspot, Karaoke/Open jams, Music, Karaoke, Rock music 60 E. Main St. Bay Shore WHEN | WHERE: Wednesdays, with line dancing lessons 7-9 p.m. and live music until late, 60 E, Main St., Bay Shore; INFO: 631-969-9700, thenuttyirishman.com; ADMISSION: between $5-$10
