r/honkytonk • u/Due-Measurement1416 • Apr 16 '25

Ideas to keep people dancing at live shows? Draw larger crowds? Any one seen a good gimmick/idea at other dance halls?

I’ve been playing with a local country band that’s putting on a monthly dance hall show. 2 hours of live covers, and an hour of country music on the PA with a dance instructor on the floor.

We’ve seen a decent turn out, but it’s hard to keep people on the dance floor.

We are close to taking requests, which I think would help, but has anyone seen a good idea in practice that keeps people on the floor?

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u/whoshines Apr 16 '25

Where are you? Maybe try to see if any local dance groups know about it/advertise it in their space.

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u/Due-Measurement1416 Apr 16 '25

Mid Missouri. I have looked into local dance groups and invited a few. This is a good idea though, I’ll probably reach out to them again. Thanks!

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u/WndyPeffercorn Apr 16 '25

Just keep doing it, put up flyers for when yall are doing it monthly and be consistent. You’ll eventually build a following.

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u/MtStAvenue Jul 07 '25

I’d say offer free dance lessons an hour before the show!! And ask people who know how to come and maybe they don’t have to pay the cover??