Ep. 6 – Country Dance Halls: DJs, Music Shifts, and What Dancers Really Need

23/09/2025 21 min Episodio 6

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Country music has changed — but what does that mean for dancers? In this episode of Swing to the Rhythm, Damon D’Amico and Gilbert Raya explore how music in country dance halls has evolved from 1987 to 2025. From DJ choices to dancer expectations, they uncover why the dance floor often feels disconnected — and what we can do to fix it.Whether you’re a DJ, dancer, or bar owner, this candid discussion sheds light on the unspoken tension between what country bars play and what dancers actually need.What you’ll learn in this episode:How country music and dancing evolved from the late 1980s to todayThe “secret” country music format dancers expectDJs vs. dancers: why the relationship is often strainedWhat happens after 10:15 PM and why the vibe changesWhy not everything is a Two Step — and why that mattersFinal takeaways for both new and experienced dancers📚 Start dancing today: Get our West Coast Swing Crash Course + Ebook Bundle for just $12 → https://damicodancedigital.thinkific.com/bundles/dance-smarter-not-harder🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d44CHeIq8p0?si=ojcaH2W0yxz8KKF1

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