Free line dance classes being held at Geets Diner
Break out your dancing boots, Williamstown. Line dancing aficionado Jeremy Duncan teaches line dancing on Tuesday nights between 7 and 10 p.m. at Geets Diner on the Black Horse Pike.
There is no fee to learn how to line dance, the only possible expenditure would be food or drinks purchased in the lounge section of Geets.
Duncan is a 10-year veteran of the line dancing world, citing experience all over New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. With a decade’s worth of involvement, Duncan is a living endorsement of line dancing.
“Line dancing is a great way to meet new people, get some exercise and have a nice, fun, local night out,” he said.
Duncan added Tuesday line dancing is a new staple at Geets, having started in September. Beginners are encouraged to come out, but more experienced dancers are welcome, too.
“Some nights we get a lot of dancers,” he said. “Sometimes it’s mostly new people.”
Duncan continued, “I meet new people and people from different places. They might like different songs or dances so I can learn new things. I like the intimate aspect of Geets.”
The intimate aspect that Duncan referenced is paramount for beginners.
“It caters to the new dancer in a way that’s harder to do at larger places,” he said.
Duncan mentioned line dancing could be a great date night for couples, but he has families that are regulars too.
Marianne Panzano is one of the regulars Duncan alluded to. She said she comes out because she enjoys both country music and line dancing. Panzano added line dancing is great exercise and it helps her achieve her steps goal.
As far as dates go, Taylor Dockery and Dani Alcavage were there for the first time on Nov. 6.
“I like the atmosphere of it,” Dockery said. “I like how Jeremy was personable, he was easily approachable. He was like one of the guys. I’ve never met the man before in my life, but I felt like I could relate to him.”
Alcavage seconded Dockery’s sentiment but added it was her idea to go out line dancing in the first place.
On the average night, Duncan will take song requests for both listening and for less organized forms of dance. He said he teaches one or two dances per hour.
Duncan is trying to spread the benefits of line dancing. Whether it’s for recreation, exercise or just because you like country music — line dancing is a fun, easy thing to do.
“Line dancing is great for every age,” he said. “Kids, teens, students, married people, grandparents, etc.”
“You don’t really need to bring anything,” Duncan added. “I prefer dancing in boots.”
