What is a line dance and how do you do one at a wedding?

A line dance is a group dance where dancers line up in rows, all facing the same direction, and repeat a set sequence of steps to a specific song. Popular wedding line dances include the Cha Cha Slide, the Macarena, or the Electric Slide. To do one at your wedding, choose a song everyone knows and keep the steps simple. Before the dance starts, have someone with a microphone teach the basic moves slowly, breaking them into counts. Then play the song at a slower speed once for practice, and finally at full speed for the real thing. You can also print simple instruction cards on tables or have a member of the bridal party demonstrate from the front. The beauty of a line dance is that no partner is needed, so all guests, young and old, can join in easily. It works well as an icebreaker early in the evening or as a high-energy moment later. Once everyone gets the hang of it, the dance often repeats several times, building excitement.