The Dance Swap Showdown

Put your dance swap skills to the test! 🎶

How it works: DJ Mr. Requests will play five predetermined songs, and your challenge is to dance a line dance other than the one normally danced to that song at Boots & Beats and local events. You may not use any choreography specifically created for that song. Get creative!

Examples:

• Ah Si to Fireball
• Aces & Eights to Whip It
• The Vibe to Buttons
• Shot for Shot (Spicy Margarita) to Brunette

Some songs will be familiar while others may not. A panel of judges will score based on Creativity, Originality, Timeliness, and how well the dance fits the rhythm of the music. If needed, the tie breaker will be showmanship.

Each participant will be recorded. Judges will use Copperknob and Bootstepper for reference if verification of the choreography is necessary. Successful dance swaps should be started within 30 seconds of the start of the song. Participants will be spaced out on the floor, so be aware of your surroundings and courteous to others. Participants will rotate around the floor after each song.

🏆 Prizes: The top two scorers will win a full weekend pass to Nashville Dance Fest Vol 4, worth $245 each!
📍 Location: The Nashville Palace
📅 Date: Labor Day Weekend 2026
⭐️ Line Dance Workshops/Lessons - ALL Levels
⭐️ Partner Dance Workshops/Lessons - ALL Levels
⭐️ Technique Classes with Intermediate & Advanced Options
⭐️ Dips & Tricks Classes
⭐️ Concerts Each Night
⭐️ Silent Disco
⭐️ DJs & Social Dancing
⭐️ Local Eats & Drinks
⭐️ Vendors & Merchandise

💬 Message us to sign up! Deadline to register is Sunday, Aug. 9th at noon. Winners will need to provide an email address to transfer tickets.

The Dance Swap Showdown is presented and hosted by Boots & Beats Line Dancing. A panel of judges will determine the winners. Should any disputes, scoring questions, or situations not covered by these rules arise, Boots & Beats Line Dancing will make the final ruling. All decisions are final.

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