If you’re someone who enjoys watching cowboys and cowgirls kick up their boots on the dance floor, then you’re in for a real treat!
The annual Voghera Country Festival in Italy is a celebration of American country-western-style music and dance.
It’s a fun-filled festival that hosts lots of live entertainment.
Held in Voghera, Italy, which is the sister city of Cheyanne, Wyoming, this festival has even seen stars like Jo Dee Messina grace its stage.
The festival’s website reveals the secret to its success: a perfect blend of dance and country music.
It’s all about enjoying internationally renowned American artists and dancing to the beats of country Line Dance, Two-Step, West Coast Swing, and the Catalan Style.
It’s a dance craze sweeping Europe.
You might be surprised to learn that modern country line dancing is a hit in Europe.
Every summer, people flock to Voghera to attend dance workshops led by renowned choreographers.
One of the standout performances from the 2016 festival was the line dance called “Holy Moly.”
This dance routine went viral, racking up over 4.1 million views.
Everyone wanted to learn those moves!
Let’s meet the man behind the moves.
The “Holy Moly” was choreographed by David Villellas, a maestro in crafting line dances in the Spanish Catalan style.
Watching it, you’ll undoubtedly feel the urge to jump up and dance along.
In the video below, they dance to a classic.
The dance is performed to a cover of Kenny Loggins’s iconic “Footloose,” sung by none other than country superstar Blake Shelton.
While the professionals lead the dance, it’s evident that it’s a tutorial.
And yes, there are some beginners in the mix (shoutout to the lady in the yellow shirt!).
It’s comforting to see that not everyone gets it perfect from the start.
Here are the steps broken down.
The dance starts with a rock back jump, a left forward kick, a right heel strut, and a pivot.
As the dance progresses, dancers execute a series of moves, including a right toe strut forward, a left strut, a quarter right turn, a right side step, a left slide, and a left stomp.
It’s a 32-count dance, and while some might find it challenging, the joy is in the journey of learning.
Anyone can do this dance if they’re willing to practice.
But in the meantime, it’s a lot of fun to watch!
One viewer commented,
“wow! amazing country dance line! i love to see it!!!”
Another wrote:
“I love watching this over and over. I wish I could dance like that.”
They light up the dance floor with their fancy footwork.
The atmosphere is electric.
Almost all dancers are donning cowboy hats and boots, with a mix of jeans and shorts, signaling a warm Italian summer.
And if you’re wondering about the man in the white cowboy hat leading the pack, that’s David Villellas, the genius choreographer behind the dance.
If this article has you tapping your feet, why not give the dance a try?
You might not master it immediately, but as the Voghera Country Festival shows, it’s all about the fun of dancing and celebrating country music.
Enjoy this amazing “Footloose” country performance by clicking the video below!
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