Line dancing has become a staple of the Black community‘s culture as it naturally provides a sense of comfort, unity and pride at any festivities. No matter where Black people are, when “Candy” by ...

When Tre Little two-stepped in his cowboy boots at the BET Awards preshow this summer, he was overcome with joy and gratitude. “I used to watch this on TV every year, and I’m now performing,” said the ...

One recent Wednesday night in Atlanta, dozens of people gathered in a studio space armed with water bottles, hand fans, towels and an expectation to be in sync. There were hugs among the regulars ...

At this year’s Houston Rodeo, the dance floor has been just as lively as the bull riding arena, thanks to an electric lineup of Black line dances keeping the crowd moving. From timeless classics like ...

Collectively, it feels as if we’re experiencing the worst of the world, everywhere, all at once. But as always, Black people have found ways to take back their joy, and resist oppression through a ...

Dance, for a long time, has been a key element of expression within Black culture. That aside, dancing brings people together in community to experience Black joy. One of the common types of ...