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Dust'n Grace

Find your freedom in every step

Welcome to Dust'n Grace - a space where the rhythm of country music meets the joy of line dancing, storytelling, and everything in between.

I’m Country Kat - or Kat, as my friends call me - a line dancer, website maker, playlist curator, and bootscootin’ enthusiast on a journey to find meaning, movement, and connection through every step of life.

What started as a leap of faith into the line dancing world, thanks to Becs and the Clive Bootscootin' community, has grown into a passion for the people, the music, and the magic that make this world so special.

These days, you’ll find me not only dancing, but also helping others find their feet (and confidence) on the dance floor, while dipping my toes into the world of choreography.

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

It’s the grit of the dust beneath your boots, the stories etched into every step, and the grace found in moving forward, no matter what’s behind you.

Inspired by the rhythms of life and songs like Runaway and Kick the Dust Up, Dust'n Grace invites you to find your freedom in every step - to dance through the challenges, celebrate the joys, and embrace the beautiful balance between strength and stillness.

More than anything, this journey is about connection. The friendships formed along the way are some of the most unexpected and meaningful parts of the ride.

Just like on the dance floor, it’s the people dancing beside you who help you find your rhythm again.

Whether you’re stepping onto the dance floor for the first time or you’ve been on this trail for years, Dust'n Grace is a place to share, grow, and keep moving - with heart, soul, and a few good mates by your side. Join me as I share my journey.

Read my latest line dancing blogs

Double Denim & First Releases

After 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 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’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 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

Grease, Gisborne & Good Times

On 12 April, the Clive Bootscootin’ crew hit the road for Rotorua to celebrate Boots ’n’ All’s first birthday party – Grease theme and all. Two nights of line dancing, shenanigans, andRead more

Taking the Line Dance Lead

March started with our line dancing theme dress up gathering, this month's theme was 'wear something that starts with R' – I went as Richie McCaw NZ rugby player and ex All Blacks. It also saw myRead more

Great Walks & Deco Boots

February was unforgettable. Bex and I completed the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk – four days of hiking, swimming in the lake and waterfall, climbing trees, endless laughter, and, of course, lineRead more

Volcano Dancing, Festivals & Concerts

The year kicked off with pure adventure. On 2 January, I tackled the Tongariro Crossing with good friends Bonnie, Mitch, Maree, Rhys, and hubby. And of course, I couldn’t resist line dancing in theRead more

Road Trips, Parties, & Milestones

December was one for the books. On the 6th, I went on my first road trip with the Clive Boot Scootin’ crew to Rhythm n' Lines Christmas Party in Gisborne. I was nervous about being away from homeRead more

Dancing Abroad & Declaring Big Dreams

November was wild! I flew to Sydney with hubby for the Ridin’ Hearts Country Music Festival, where the honky tonk sessions were packed shoulder to shoulder. Music blaring, no space to move, and meRead more

Doubling Down on Dancing

By October, I was officially hooked on line dancing (though to be fair it probably happened after day one). One class a week wasn’t enough – I started going to two beginner classes plus poppingRead more

A Whirlwind of Music and Dancing

This month was a whirlwind of line dancing and country music. Mid-month I was off to Christchurch for the Kip Moore concert. What a night! I went with Maree from Wellington (who dances with SilverRead more