Line dance

Bowleggin'

Danced to “Bad Loser” by Joy Lynn White.

Intermediate4 wall64 countBarry Baker (USA) & Tamela Baker (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Capitol Bar and Grill, Ned Devine's and Mishnock Barn

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Capitol Bar and Grill
Bloomsburg · Fridays & Saturdays
Ned Devine's
Boston · Sundays & Tuesdays
Mishnock Barn
West Greenwich · Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Bowleggin' line dance danced to?+

The Bowleggin' is most commonly danced to “Bad Loser” by Joy Lynn White. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Bowleggin' line dance?+

64 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 Bowleggin' an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Bowleggin' 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 Bowleggin'?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bowleggin' 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 Bowleggin' 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 Bowleggin' repeats the same 64-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.