Lowcountry line dancers find health, community through music

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The older people get, the harder it can be to stay physically active, but one Lowcountry line dance group is working to make that easier, by stepping with soul. Twice a week for two and a half hours each class, one group of Lowcountry seniors gets active in a unique way at the North Charleston Athletic Center. Liticia Whitten created the Flow Ezy Line Dance Crew in 2018. She’s encouraging dozens of others in the Lowcountry to get moving. “I just love line dancing. I love all that it does for you and it’s my passion. And I just wanted to share it with others,” Whitten said. Whitten, donned in her signature hats, teaches the group of 40 or more seniors during any given class some fancy footwork to the music of blues, gospel, cool jazz, hip-hop and rhythm and blues. “I like to dress up and coordinate my hats and my shoes and my t-shirts. So every Tuesday and Thursday mornings, I look forward to coming out, jumping out and getting out of bed and coming to dance with my family because I now consider the Flow Ezy Line Dance Crew my family,” Whitten...