The Country Revival Has Hit The Gold Coast, Here’s Where To Go Line Dancing
Danielle Read
Contributor | Urban List
The country resurgence is here, and it's very real. With it brings a whole underground scene of line dancing classes filled with sass, scootin' and spicy moves. Ever since Beyonce's Texas Hold 'Em country anthem catapulted boot-scootin' into pop culture, line dancing's reached mainstream sweat seshs and at Urban List, we're about it. Today, line dancing classes call breweries, rolling meadows and packed dancefloors home across the Gold Coast/Kombumerri Country.
Whether you're intrigued by the culture, want to take your cowboy boots for a spin or are on the hunt for a new community or exercise sesh, line dancing ticks a lot of boxes. A cool little feature is that line dancing is considered universal. Meaning, you could learn a routine in the back streets of Ashmore, and whip it out on the d-floor in Nashville, Tennessee.
I'll admit I had my preconceptions about line dancing before stepping foot in a class. Though I've eaten my hat, swallowed my words and quickly become a devotee. In particular, I'm in complete awe of the pros who strut their stuff in line dancing class breaks. The aesthetic is next level and the vibe is genuinely joyful. Plus, it's exercise without feeling like it, which is essentially the only way I personally exercise.
Need me to twist your arm any further? Every single class you'll find on this list is completely free. So grab your belt buckle with two hands and staunch walk this way. Here are six of the very best line dancing classes Gold Coast is home to, in North to South order.
How we choose: Cultural relevance, inclusivity, facilities available and real-world buzz from our team and community.
Gold Coast Line Dancing At A Glance
Northern Gold Coast Line Dancing Classes
Distillery Road Markets
124 Distillery Rd, Eagleby QLD 4207
Who would've thought that the industrial chic nightlife mecca that is DRM could fill even more of my heart. Then they go ahead and add line dancing to their event mix. Distillery Road Market is the perfect meeting place for Gold Coast locals catching up with Brisbane friends on a week night. AKA it's a good meet-in-the-middle spot.
This is a once a month affair, so keep your eyes firmly locked on the events calendar for its Friday 6pm feature. The crew at Gillys Line Dancing bring such a vibe and given its rare feature, it's a full house every time they roll into town.
INSIDER INTEL
- DRM hosting a Lasso Country Music Festival in July 2026
- The onsite wings, pizza, smokehouse, tacquera and brewing co. have you sorted for dinner
- Gillys Line Dancing also hosts line dancing workshops to level up your moves
Hound And Stag
13 Wrights Pl, Arundel QLD 4214
Image Credit: Hound And Stag | Instagram
These free line dancing classes run three nights a week, with a side of sips and bites. There's everything from line dancing for beginners on the Gold Coast, through to the pros. Set inside Hound And Stag Brewery, it's hard to believe that this sprawling space could fill up but come class time and it's absolutely packed. Each class starts at 6.30pm on the dot. Wednesdays are request night, Thursdays are beginners and Fridays are the party night. Yep, all entirely free.
I've been to the Thursday class run by Marly from Runaway Boots and she's an engaging teacher that'll make you feel right at home. From the first week you'll likely pick up at least one of the routines, but it's also easy to sneak off the dancefloor if you'd prefer to watch for a bit. I felt I was getting the hang of things around week three, and now I'm hooked.
Insider intel
- Order the Ranch Water for extra toe-tappin' fuel
- If you can, arrive around 6pm or earlier as the street parking fills up fast and it's a dark walk in an industrial area back to your car if you have to park a while away
- There are screens plastered around the brewery of what's goin on on-stage if the dancefloor's full
The Beechmont Hotel
402 Nerang Murwillumbah Rd, Advancetown QLD 4211
Image Credit: The Beechmont Hotel | Instagram
Chat to anyone about line dancing on the Gold Coast and The Beechmont Hotel cocks its head, lifts its brim and raises its drink in your direction. Touted as one of the best spots to triple-step into a good time, this joint hosts line dancing classes Gold Coast locals go wild for three nights a week.
Set under a towering marquee for maximum wind in your hair, classes run from 6.30pm with talent from Runaway Boots. Mondays classes are for improvers, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are beginner line dancing classes, and there's an extra 6pm line dancing class on Wednesdays for kids. The tiny boots, I cannot deal with the adorebleness.
INSIDER INTEL
- If you're looking for a full-blown festival feel mid-week, this is where to go
Southern Gold Coast Line Dancing Classes
Cowboys
2/58 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
There's something about Cowboys that feels like your Coyote Ugly moment is nearing faster than the speed of light. Actually, that's not just a feeling. Bar-top dancing is genuinely welcomed some nights and the bucking bull is very much alive and kicking.
Free line dancing lessons kick off on Thursdays from 7pm and this place isn't for the faint hearted. While beginners are welcomed, expect high kicks and fast beats to guide your moves. This is the line dancing Gold Coast adults head to for cheeky nights, raucous games and prizes up for grabs.
INSIDER INTEL
- Swoon for a country lover? Keep your eyes peeled for speed dating nights with a twist
The Star
1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Ready boots? Let's start walking to The Star for line dancing on the lawn. Conveniently located on the G:Link tram line, these line dancing classes on the Gold Coast welcome adults and kiddos. It's alfresco, runs through golden hour into the night and it'll cost you zero pennies.
Everyone's welcome to toe-tap Tuesdays and fortnightly Saturdays from 6.30pm at these classes hosted by Western Stomp Co. What I love most about this family-friendly affair is that this sprawling area welcomes the little ones to run around, there's plenty of room and if you stumble upon these classes upon having dinner at the adjoining Garden Kitchen & Bar, you're invited to hop up and join in at any point.
INSIDER INTEL
- Originally a pop-up, these classes were so popular they're here to stay
- Walk through Garden Kitchen & Bar to reach the lawn
- Opt for a pre-class clink at Isoletto Pool Bar or post-class carb-load at Cucina Vivo
Burleigh Brewing Co.
2 Ern Harley Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Sure, line dancing is big in the deep south of America. But for the southern end of the Gold Coast, Burleigh Brewing Co. is where it's at to box step with a cold one and a cool set of new moves. Western Stomp pop up here monthly on the last Friday of the month from 6.30pm. Here's the vibe.
Run by Western Stop Co., these classes welcome kiddos and are the perfect way to burn off energy after an arvo at the beach. Make the most of your visit with dinner from 5.30pm and a very on-theme helping of Cowboty Crack Dip with chorizo, veg and the brewery's own Big Head Lager.
INSIDER INTEL
- Burleigh Brewing Co., collab shirt with Breakfast Shirts is a vibe, grab one on your visit if you can
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Main image credit: Beechmont Hotel | Instagram