Desert Spot 5 · Brooklyn, New York City
You’ve been to Desert Spot 5. Next time, be on the floor.
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last 90 days
16s to 9s
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Intermediate
2American Kids
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Intermediate
3Flex
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Beginner
Updated weekly · Last updated Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Why frequency?
A bar plays the same crowd-pleasers night after night. If you learn the dances that come on most often — not the rarest or the fanciest — almost every song becomes one you can join. Ranking by how often a dance actually plays here is the fastest path from “new” to “out on the floor.”
What a first night is like
You don’t need a partner and you don’t need to know everything. Rows form, a familiar song comes on, and you follow along. Knowing even three of the regulars means you’re dancing within your first song or two — and watching the rest is how you pick up the next ones.
Common questions
- Do I need a partner?
- No. Line dances are danced solo in rows — everyone does the same steps facing the same way. You can show up alone and fit right in.
- How many dances should I learn first?
- Just a few. Learn the handful that play most often and you’ll already be on the floor for a big chunk of the night. That’s why this list is ranked by frequency.
- What should I wear?
- Whatever’s comfortable to move in. Boots are common but not required — closed-toe shoes you can pivot in are plenty.
- Is this just for this bar?
- This list is specific to what gets played here, pulled from recent nights. Different bars play different sets, so the ranking is what makes it useful.
- Is it free?
- Yes. The top dances and their tutorials are free to anyone. Seeing the full ranked list and tracking which dances you’ve got down need a free account (email only) — that’s it.