Line dance

Dancin' in the Moonlight

Danced to “Dancin' In the Moonlight” by Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina.

Improver4 wall32 countMichelle Wright
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Cotton Eyed Joe, Dallas Bull and Westwood SF

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Cotton Eyed Joe
Knoxville · Thursdays & Sundays
Dallas Bull
Tampa · Thursdays & Fridays
Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

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

The Dancin' in the Moonlight is most commonly danced to “Dancin' In the Moonlight” by Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

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

Yes, the Dancin' in the Moonlight 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 Moonlight?+

No. Like every line dance, the Dancin' in the Moonlight 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 Moonlight 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 Dancin' in the Moonlight 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.

Dancin' in the Moonlight Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls