THE BEST boot-scooters in Australia will dance their way to Tamworth this weekend for the annual Mayworth competition.
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In its 16th year the event is the largest line dance competition in the southern hemisphere, and organiser Chris Watson said Tamworth has a number of competitive entrants.
"To become a master you have to be able to waltz, foxtrot and tango, it's really broadened the scope of line-dancing as a sport and attracted younger dancers," he said.
"Entrants will be judged on their execution, technique, unity, degree of difficulty, costume and stage presence.
"There are a lot of dancers now who have become world champions and they can only do that by qualifying at Mayworth."
Line dance started in America's mid-west in the 90's as a form of entertainment for cattle-driving men who didn't have partners.
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The traditional tight jeans, hats and boots are a costume of the past, with Mayworth entrants more commonly seen in bejeweled ballgowns and outfits.
The three-day spectacular features 300 competitors and is expected to bring $800,000 in tourism value to Tamworth.
Mayworth is on at Tamworth Wests Leagues Club from May 2 to 5.