If a person is new to line dancing, they should stand in the middle of the floor so they’re surrounded by other dancers. That way, when turning to each side of the room as the dance continues, they’ll have someone to watch.

Lavender Roots Dance Co.

Queer line dance classes Thursdays at Turn Their Heads; also appearing Saturday, Nov. 8 , at East Nashville’s People’s Pride Picnic

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On Thursday evenings, Lavender Roots Dance Co. offers its queer line dance class at dance studio Turn Their Heads. The $15 entry fee gives participants permission to dance with the rainbow lights, and space to embrace one’s own queer identity. As the group’s three co-founders tell it, they’re all on a similar journey: from growing up with Southern roots and listening to country music w

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