Columnist Miles Griffis reflects on the history of queer country dance and its importance to the gay community at a two-step lesson.

Figure skating and ice dancing are some of the most popular events to watch at the Olympics, and if Team USA seems confident this year, they can thank a Salt Lake City choreographer.

Both disciplines feature pairs of skaters performing together on the ice, but they are definitely not the same.

Members recently got their arms and feet moving to the beat at Kirtland’s Senior Center for a weekly line dancing class. Instructor Sandy Appeldorn led a group of about 13 students in a Feb. 3 class.