Line dance

Dirty Dancer

Danced to “Dirty Dancer (feat. Usher)” by Enrique Iglesias.

Intermediate2 wall64 countJo Kinser (UK), Daniel Trepat (NL) & Niels Poulsen (DK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Barn and Rec Hall

Bars that play it

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The Barn
Sanford · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Rec Hall
St. Charles · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Dirty Dancer line dance danced to?+

The Dirty Dancer is most commonly danced to “Dirty Dancer (feat. Usher)” by Enrique Iglesias. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Dirty Dancer line dance?+

64 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 Dirty Dancer an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Dirty Dancer 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 Dirty Dancer?+

No. Like every line dance, the Dirty Dancer 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 Dirty Dancer 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 Dirty Dancer repeats the same 64-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.