Everyone’s here to help each other learn and get better,” James Purintun said. Since becoming a dance instructor, Byrd says he’s seen firsthand how much the line dancing community has grown.

A Tulsa two-step and line dance instructor is teaching group lessons at area YWCA's. Classes are $10-$15 and are open to both English and Spanish speakers.

Black Southern line dance culture, and a co-sign from Beyoncé, has helped to popularize the song and its fan-snapping moves.