Line dancing at Joyland offers exercise, community in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Line dancing at Joyland-The Country Junction offers residents a way to stay active, sharpen memory and build social connections, according to line dance instructors Rose Prim and Jeff French.The venue, located at 8333 North Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota, hosts line dance lessons three nights a week. All classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and are open to all ages.Class scheduleWednesday classes are designed for ultra beginners — those who have never line danced before, prefer a slower pace or want to polish their skills. Thursday and Saturday classes are open to beginners through intermediate dancers. Saturday classes feature all country songs.About the venueJoyland-The Country Junction spans 18,000 square feet and includes a 3,000-square-foot dance floor, a 16-by-24-foot video wall, nine 85-inch screen TVs, a 100-foot bar and a 1,500-square-foot outdoor patio.Scott Serbin purchased Joyland in 2018. The venue relocated to its current address in 2020 and expande