Line dance

50 Ways

Danced to “50 Ways to Say Goodbye” by Train.

Intermediate4 wall64 countPat Stott (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Marnell's Country Dance, Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon and Whoop Axe

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Marnell's Country Dance
Provo · Mondays & Thursdays
Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon
Norco · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays
Whoop Axe
Lake Forest

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Questions people ask

What song is the 50 Ways line dance danced to?+

The 50 Ways is most commonly danced to “50 Ways to Say Goodbye” by Train. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the 50 Ways line dance?+

64 counts across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the 50 Ways an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the 50 Ways is rated intermediate. If you're new to line dancing, get comfortable with basic grapevines and triple steps first, then drill it one 8-count at a time.

Do you need a partner to dance the 50 Ways?+

No. Like every line dance, the 50 Ways is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the 50 Ways at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The 50 Ways repeats the same 64-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.