Line dance tutorial

Body Rock

Danced to “They Don't Care About Us” by Michael Jackson.

Beginner4 wall32 countJames
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Saddle Up @ Q, Cowboy Country Saloon and Fox Point Farms

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Saddle Up @ Q
Aurora · Saturdays
Cowboy Country Saloon
Long Beach · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Fox Point Farms
Encinitas · Mondays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Body Rock line dance danced to?+

The Body Rock is most commonly danced to “They Don't Care About Us” by Michael Jackson. It's also danced to “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)” by Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, “Strip that down” by Liam Payne.

How many counts is the Body Rock 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 Body Rock a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Body Rock is rated 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 Body Rock?+

No. Like every line dance, the Body Rock 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 Body Rock at home?+

Slow the tutorial video on this page to 70–75% speed in YouTube's settings and drill one 8-count at a time. 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 Body Rock 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.