DAVIE, Fla. \u2014 When the world slowed down in 2020, people turned to their phones and spent more time scrolling. Between viral dance videos and step-by-step tutorials, an old-school routine found a whole new audience \u2014 and instructors say it helped grow the booming line dancing scene, connecting people in south Florida. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt has just exploded exponentially. Exploded all over the place,\u201d said Stefanie Vasturo, co-owner and instructor at Southern Soul. <\/a>\u201cThe more people come in and line dance and the more they learn, it becomes addicting and the more they want to learn more and more and more.\u201d<\/p>\n This traditionally country pastime has quickly become one of South Florida\u2019s fastest-growing social scenes.<\/p>\n We found venues across Miami-Dade and Broward hosting events and free classes almost daily. <\/p>\n Much of the movement is powered by instructors from Southern Soul, who travel, bringing lessons directly to bars and nightlife spots looking to add a little something new.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to learn more about their private and public classes in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.<\/p>\n \u201cOur business model was to come in and hit those little places, find those little bars or different kind of venues that wanted something there \u2014 but didn\u2019t necessarily have it \u2014 and to teach there,\u201d Vasturo said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s really designed for everybody and that\u2019s why it\u2019s so accessible to get into line dancing because you don\u2019t need anything special,\u201d said Tamara Watson, co-owner and instructor at Southern Soul. \u201cYou don\u2019t even need cowboy boots. You can just come as you are and we\u2019ll teach you.\u201d <\/p>\n One of the most recognizable stops on that circuit is Round Up Nightclub in Davie<\/a>, an iconic country bar where dancers pack the floor for nights of synchronized stomps and spins.<\/p>\n From beginners to boot-stomping pros, everyone is welcome and it\u2019s easy to join in. <\/p>\n \u201cSalsa, merengue \u2014 especially me \u2014 I have it in my blood,\u201d said Yaxcel Perez, who was visiting Round Up for the first time. \u201cI\u2019m Cuban-American, so this is learning something new for me. It\u2019s an awesome place to be. It\u2019s different and it\u2019s a good vibe.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cPeople are really looking for community and family, and it\u2019s been really cool as we teach in all these different places where you can watch them come in and maybe they\u2019re reserved and introverted and not really smiling or engaging with people and then they come back week after week, and all of a sudden you see them in the middle of the floor and they\u2019re smiling and their hands are up and they found their people,\u201d Vasturo said.<\/p>\n To submit an idea for What Connects Us, email whatconnectsus@wplg.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n