Line dance tutorial

Dancin' in the Country

Danced to “Dancin' in the Country” by Tyler Hubbard.

Improver2 wall48 countDanual Moon
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, Bushwhackers and Desert 5 Spot NY

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

Every bar has its go-to setlist

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Bushwhackers
Tualatin · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Desert 5 Spot NY
New York · Wednesdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Dancin' in the Country line dance danced to?+

The Dancin' in the Country is most commonly danced to “Dancin' in the Country” by Tyler Hubbard. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Dancin' in the Country 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 Dancin' in the Country an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Dancin' in the Country is rated improver. 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 Dancin' in the Country?+

No. Like every line dance, the Dancin' in the Country 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 Dancin' in the Country at home?+

Slow the tutorial video on this page to 70–75% speed in YouTube's settings and drill one 8-count at a time. 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 Dancin' in the Country 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.