Line dance

American Kids

Danced to “American Kids” by Kenny Chesney.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countRick Todd (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Stage, The Cove Event Center and Dakota's Event Center

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The Stage
Williamsville · Thursdays
The Cove Event Center
Depew · Thursdays
Dakota's Event Center
Kent · Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the American Kids line dance danced to?+

The American Kids is most commonly danced to “American Kids” by Kenny Chesney. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the American Kids line dance?+

32 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 American Kids an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the American Kids is rated abs beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the American Kids?+

No. Like every line dance, the American Kids 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 American Kids 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 American Kids repeats the same 32-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.

American Kids Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls