Line dancing has been a part of celebrations in Black communities for decades, but more recently it has taken on new meaning — a refuge from the division and chaos of these times.

When Tamia came across a video on YouTube of people line dancing to her 2006 song “Can’t Get Enough of You,” she and her husband, ... How Black line dancers are kicking up joy. Patrice Gaines.

Line dancing has been a part of celebrations in Black communities for decades, but more recently it has taken on new meaning — a refuge from the division and chaos of these times.