Line dance

Alley Kicker

Danced to “Dance” by Twister Alley.

Intermediate2 wall52 countBob Van Sickle
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Stage, The Yale Saloon and Mister's Bar and Lanes

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The Stage
Williamsville · Thursdays
The Yale Saloon
Vancouver · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Alley Kicker line dance danced to?+

The Alley Kicker is most commonly danced to “Dance” by Twister Alley. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Alley Kicker line dance?+

52 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Alley Kicker an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Alley Kicker 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 Alley Kicker?+

No. Like every line dance, the Alley Kicker 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 Alley Kicker 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 Alley Kicker repeats the same 52-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.

Alley Kicker Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls