Line dance

Cowboy Charleston

Danced to “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra.

Beginner4 wall16 countJeanette HALL & Tonya MILLER
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Saddle Up @ Q, The Cove Event Center and The Stage

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Saddle Up @ Q
Aurora · Saturdays
The Cove Event Center
Depew · Thursdays
The Stage
Williamsville · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Cowboy Charleston line dance danced to?+

The Cowboy Charleston is most commonly danced to “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cowboy Charleston line dance?+

16 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 Cowboy Charleston a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Cowboy Charleston 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 Cowboy Charleston?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cowboy Charleston 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 Cowboy Charleston 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 Cowboy Charleston repeats the same 16-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.