Line dance

Bad Places

Danced to “It's Alright” by Trisha Yearwood.

Improver4 wall32 countEast coast swingMinna Liljamo (FIN)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Duke's & Dottie's Tallahassee

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Questions people ask

What song is the Bad Places line dance danced to?+

The Bad Places is most commonly danced to “It's Alright” by Trisha Yearwood. It's also danced to “Turn on the Radio” by Reba McEntire.

How many counts is the Bad Places 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 Bad Places an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Bad Places is rated improver. 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 Bad Places?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bad Places 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 Bad Places 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 Bad Places 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.

Bad Places Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls