“No one goes home cranky from boot-scooting,” Disco Rodeo's Kitty Wursthorn says. And she’s not the only person who has found the dance routines therapeutic. A growing number of enthusiasts are embracing line-dancing with classes and groups popping up in cities around the world – including Melbourne’s Disco Rodeo and Sydney’s Saddle Club. Kath Ebbs described the movement as a way to process emotions, allowing them to quiet their mind and simply exist in sync with those around them. And these dance floors welcome everyone, regardless of who they are or how well they dance. But they’re particularly meaningful spaces for members of the queer community, fostering a sense of belonging and connection that's as much about socialising as it is about dance. "We really want everyone who wants to to come along. You won’t regret it,” Wursthorn says.