Bougie Boogie Line Dancing was launched on May 3, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama by Ashley R. Wheat.  Throughout her life, Ashley had always been a wallflower.   On November 2, 2021, Ashley got her first real taste of line dancing when she joined a class with D2 Line Dancing, founded by Desi Keith and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.  For a year and a half, she enjoyed learning new moves, connecting with her classmates, and dancing the night away at parties.  She even had the opportunity to perform live with D2 at the World Games on July 14, 2022. 

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As much as Ashley had grown to love line dancing, the thought of teaching it had never crossed her mind.  After being asked by several friends to teach them dances they saw her perform at parties, and a friend opening a new event space that would be perfect for line dancing, she stepped out on faith to launch Bougie Boogie Line Dancing.  This initiative is designed to promote physical wellness by getting people moving; encourage a sense of community by dancing as a unit; and increase mental health by exercising memory, and stimulating dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins!