Line dance

Boys In The Summer

Danced to “Boys In the Summer” by Jessie James.

Intermediate4 wall48 countJunior Willis (USA) & John Robinson (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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What song is the Boys In The Summer line dance danced to?+

The Boys In The Summer is most commonly danced to “Boys In the Summer” by Jessie James. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Boys In The Summer line dance?+

48 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 Boys In The Summer an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Boys In The Summer 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 Boys In The Summer?+

No. Like every line dance, the Boys In The Summer 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 Boys In The Summer 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 Boys In The Summer 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.

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