Drop a Beat

The Drop a Beat is most commonly danced to “Texas Hold 'Em” by Home Free & Chapel Hart. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

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.

Yes, the Drop a Beat is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

No. Like every line dance, the Drop a Beat is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

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.

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Drop a Beat 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.