PHOTO: Line dancing lessons
MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 3 weeks AGO
About two dozen locals attended the first line dancing class at the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association building Saturday evening. Most, if not everyone, were new to this technique and after loosening up, enjoyed themselves. Held the 3rd Saturday every month at 6 p.m., it’s $5 per person for two hours of instruction and then time to practice what they learned. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
About two dozen locals attended the first line dancing class at the Mineral County Shooting Sports Association building Saturday evening. Most, if not everyone, were new to this technique and after loosening up, enjoyed themselves. Held the 3rd Saturday every month at 6 p.m., it’s $5 per person for two hours of instruction and then time to practice what they learned. (Monte Turner/Mineral Independent)
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