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Dust & Grace

Find your freedom in every step

Welcome to Dust & Grace - where country music, line dancing, and real-life stories come together.

I’m Kat - line dancer, choreographer, website maker, podcaster, and bootscootin’ enthusiast. What started as a leap into something new in 2024 has grown into a deep love for the people, the music, and the community that make this world so special.

These days, you’ll find me dancing, teaching, choreographing, and helping others find their feet (and confidence) on the dance floor.

Dust & Grace is more than a name, it’s a reflection of the journey every dancer and dreamer takes

It’s the dust on your boots, the lessons along the way, and the grace you find as you keep moving forward.

Because line dancing isn’t just about the steps.

It’s about connection, courage, and showing up - even when you’re not quite sure you’ve got it right.

Whether you’re brand new or have been dancing for years, this is a space to share the journey, celebrate the wins, and keep stepping forward. Join me as I share my journey.

Cowgirl Kat Boyd - Dust'n Grace Line Dance

READ THE LATEST LINE DANCING BLOGS

Say La V, Spontaneous Road Trips & Creative Detours

September 30th 2026September was a relatively quiet month, with plenty of work going on behind the scenes for the choreography competition in Hamilton later in the month. Unfortunately, I didn't end up at to theRead more

Mardi Gras, Music & Moments of Belonging

June 30th 2026After an action-packed May, June felt relatively quiet… unless you count six hours a week of competition practice, alongside events and teaching, as quiet! Preparations for The Lineup NZRead more

Flashmobs, Fireballs & Birthday Boots

May 31st 2026May kicked off with the International Line Dance Flashmob. There’s something pretty special about knowing that dancers all around the world are doing the same dances at the same time. No matter wheRead more

Country Songs, Choreography & Easter Bunnies

April 28th 2026April was a slightly quieter month on the line dancing front… though “quiet” is always relative in this world! One of the highlights was having Pauline Gilroy come down from Gisborne’s RhythmRead more

Boot Stomp Glory & Gisborne Good Times

March 28th 2026March was all about one big thing… Boot Stomp in Gisborne - and what a weekend it turned out to be. With no Clive Bootscootin’ social this month, all eyes (and boots) were on the first-ever BootRead more

Dancing, Dunedin & Detours

February 28th 2026February… what a month. We kicked things off with a Kiwiana-themed Clive Bootscootin’ Friday social (on a Thursday, just to keep us on our toes). I fully embraced the theme… as a bumble bee.Read more

Steps, Stages and Spectacular Falls

October 30th 2025I missed the October party as I was in Tauranga learning but got to hang out there with the Tauranga Line Dancers, it reminded me how challenging it is to learn so many dances in a short space ofRead more

Boots, Birthday, and Blossom Festival

September 30th 2025September kicked off with our Friday theme party of wear something you wouldn’t normally wear. I had so much fun dressing up in my 80s-inspired outfit – boots and all! This month we masteredRead more

Double Denim & First Releases

August 31st 2025After a dry July, August swung the other way – and oh boy, was it full fun! We kicked off with a Double Denim Friday Night Party, followed the very next morning by a road trip for Country Brunch inRead more

Stars, Stripes & Stepping Up

July 30th 2025July was another big one. First, Bex, Michaela and I raised over $625 for the Dry July Trust by staying sober all month – proof that you don’t need alcohol to have a great time. Our 4th of JulyRead more

Goth Nights & Podcast Beginnings

June 30th 2025June’s 1st Friday of the month theme was Goth. Honestly, I’ve never dressed up so much in my life since I started this line dance journey. Hubby reckons I need to convert the spare room into aRead more

Rainbows, Flashmobs & First Times

May 30th 2025May was colour, confidence, and community all rolled into one. Our Rainbow Party was a so much fun and a riot of brightness, followed closely by one of the most memorable experiences yet – theRead more

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Drink It Away: When you Know you Know

Another song caught my ear, and this time it's Drink It Away by New Zealand Kiwi musician The WesternGuide. I enjoyed the challenge of building a dance around this track and working with a structureRead more

Try to Think About Elvis: A Little Rock 'n' Roll Flair

I was listening to a 90s country playlist when I Try to Think About Elvis by Patty Loveless came on, and it immediately caught my attention. I loved it, and before long I was thinking about how I couRead more

Dive Bar: Sometimes Less Is More

I started working on Dive Bar back in July, originally making it, probably more complicated than it needed to be, with the Rhythm n Rawhide Choreography Competition in mind. It's easy to get carriedRead more

Girl From Louisiana: The Rocking Chair and a Trip Down Memory Lane

Sometimes a song pops up on your playlist and you just know you want to do something with it. That's exactly what happened with Girl From Louisiana by Dylan Scott. I loved the song and it gave me theRead more

Say La V: A Song on Country Radio and a Dance in My Head

Sometimes inspiration arrives when you least expect it. With Say La V, all it took was hearing the music on the radio. I loved the song and started imagining how it might work as a line dance. BeforeRead more

What's Your Story?: A Dance for the Absolute Beginners

One of the best things about teaching line dancing is seeing people go from wondering whether they have two left feet to confidently moving around the floor. I wanted to create another dance thatRead more

Hands Up: Turning Up the Energy

When a song has a title like Hands Up, it feels like an invitation to have a bit of fun with the choreography! This dance is set to Jelly Roll's Hands Up and was created as a beginner-level, 32-countRead more

She's Got the Rhythm: A Little Alan Jackson on the Dance Floor

There's something about classic country music that makes it feel right at home on a line dance floor, and Alan Jackson has plenty of songs that make you want to move. She's Got the Rhythm (And I Got Read more

Country and She Knows It: When a Song Catches Your Ear

Sometimes a new dance starts with a plan. Other times, you're listening to your playlist and a song suddenly makes you want to get up and move. That's what happened with Country and She Knows It by LRead more

Gone Gone Gone: Keeping It Beginner-Friendly

One of the things I enjoy about choreography is finding songs that work for different dance levels. Not every dance needs complicated steps or lots of turns. Sometimes the challenge is creatingRead more

Sleepless in a Hotel Room: A Little Choreography Shortcut

I was keen to keep learning and experimenting with choreography. Then Luke Watson shared a theory for success with putting a dance together in just eight minutes, and I was intrigued! I decided toRead more

Country Girl, You Shook Me All Night Long: A Classic with a Country Twist

Who doesn't love a classic song with a country twist? When I came across Robby Johnson's country cover of You Shook Me All Night Long, I loved the idea of creating a line dance to it. The familiarRead more

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