Line dance

Born to Fly

Danced to “Born To Fly” by Jamie MacDonald.

Intermediate2 wall48 countMaggie Gallagher (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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What song is the Born to Fly line dance danced to?+

The Born to Fly is most commonly danced to “Born To Fly” by Jamie MacDonald. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Born to Fly line dance?+

48 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 Born to Fly an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Born to Fly 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 Born to Fly?+

No. Like every line dance, the Born to Fly 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 Born to Fly 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 Born to Fly repeats the same 48-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.