Line Dancing Gains Global Popularity via TikTok, Country-Pop Revival

Line dancing has experienced a resurgence in popularity, shifting from an activity once associated mainly with older generations to a vibrant trend embraced by young people, fueled significantly by social media platforms like TikTok and the renewed popularity of country-pop music. Enthusiasts like 16-year-old Ava Stratford-Davies highlight how line dancing is now attracting diverse age groups and has shed much of its previous stigma. Meanwhile, cultural events around the world continue to celebrate dance in various forms: Cyprus is hosting a free street party featuring DJs and electronic music to kick off the Nicosia International Festival, creating a lively urban dance scene. In the arts, exhibitions such as Heather Beadles’ "The Art of Dance Gallery Show" showcase portrait art inspired by dancers, blending visual art with the dance community. Artist Omar Rajeh’s performance "Dance is Not for Us" poignantly reflects on life, struggle, and memory through dance, intertwining personal and collective narratives from Beirut with themes of survival and hope. These diverse developments underscore dance's evolving cultural significance and its power to connect communities across different contexts.