Line dance

Check 'er Out

Danced to “Chinese Checkers (White Horse Remixx)” by Lois Lane.

Intermediate4 wall32 countKim Galpin & Larry Bass
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Coyote Joe's and Wendell's

Bars that play it

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Coyote Joe's
Charlotte · Wednesdays
Wendell's
Anderson · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Check 'er Out line dance danced to?+

The Check 'er Out is most commonly danced to “Chinese Checkers (White Horse Remixx)” by Lois Lane. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Check 'er Out 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 Check 'er Out an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Check 'er Out 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 Check 'er Out?+

No. Like every line dance, the Check 'er Out 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 Check 'er Out 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 Check 'er Out 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.