 The answer is yes and no. Line dances have a special time and place during a reception. They might not be what you listen to in your day-to-day playlist or even your favorite genre, but with these surefire and timeless hits mixed in with a fantastic wedding playlist, they can take your reception to the next level. During your reception, your DJ can pump up the crowd, and there’s no better method of raising the energy than with music. If you want your guests to start dancing the night away, consider throwing in a few of these line dances.
Although wedding line dances may seem cheesy, they’re a great way to get all the guests at your reception out on the dance floor. While some couples may choose to put line dance songs on the “do not play” list, others don’t mind some goofy fun with family and friends. Have you ever seen anyone not smiling when they're out on the dancefloor dancing to one of these tunes? They're wedding staples for a reason after all, they simply work at getting people out there! And oftentimes the only upbeat songs that some guests will dance to aside from slow dances! Perhaps they are self-conscious about dancing. Maybe they don’t have a partner or don’t have a partner who will dance. Line dance or group dance songs allow these guests a chance to get out on the floor and have fun too. When more people join a group on the dance floor, it’s just more fun for everyone! If there’s no one on the dance floor, a familiar tune might just be what your reception needs to get the party moving. Once wedding guests are out of their seats, it’s easy to keep the momentum going with other music if dancing is your desired goal in your celebration. On the flip side, they are played...A LOT. So if you want to be a bit more unique, try opting for a reception that doesn't include any of these and kick these to the "do not play" list. With that being said, you better know your wedding party has your back and will dance to anything because it's a lot harder to build consistent energy through all age groups without some line-dances kicking things off but definitely do-able. As experts in reading the crowd here at Table Manners Productions, line dances are tools in our arsenal but not the only ones of course. Experience and song knowledge for different age groups across many generations and genres is a key factor. Popular Line Dance Songs These line dance songs have stood the test of time. If you’re at a wedding, you can almost always expect one of these songs to be played by the DJ, and when you think of line dance songs, these are the tunes that come to mind. Why are these songs so popular? These songs are fun and upbeat, and best of all, they’re easy dances to learn! For children and adults alike of all ages, these dances are simple and straightforward. Many of them tell you the moves in the lyrics, and others you can vary or change up the moves to have some silly fun with everyone.
Country Line Dance Songs When it comes to line dancing, a popular genre of music is country. However, country line dance songs go beyond a typical do-si-do and square dance. Country line dances are fun and energetic, and you can be more active in these dances. If you’re looking for a high-spirited dance, country songs like “Any Man of Mine” are an excellent choice. You can send your guests a link to a YouTube video with line dancing instructions for more complex dances, or take a few minutes out of your reception to demonstrate the moves.
Hip-Hop Line Dance Songs Most Hip-hop line dances have a little less structure and you can be a little more loose on how you dance, just by the nature of the beat. Some just have a single section that has dancing or a single move that you vary and repeat the whole time. Add some flare with your own moves in-between lyrics and that hype part that everyone knows with these beats!
Party Favorites Here are some fun songs that aren't necessarily line dances but still get everyone up and moving, have a couple of moves in the lyrics or people always shout along.
With this list of dancing songs, you'll be sure to get everyone in the mood to hop out of their seats and get on the dancefloor. The key is spacing them apart and not overdoing it, using them as a tool rather than the end-all be all to keep a party going. These are a fun way DJ's help get the more shy people out of their seats, and those that know them through the generations can continue to teach them to the younger ones and keep the dancing alive! |
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