Line dance

Excuse Me Ma'am

Danced to “Know What to Do” by Romeo Vaughn.

Improver4 wall32 countShelly Tudor (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Whiskey Jill's

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Whiskey Jill's
Memphis · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Excuse Me Ma'am line dance danced to?+

The Excuse Me Ma'am is most commonly danced to “Know What to Do” by Romeo Vaughn. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Excuse Me Ma'am 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 Excuse Me Ma'am an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Excuse Me Ma'am 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 Excuse Me Ma'am?+

No. Like every line dance, the Excuse Me Ma'am 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 Excuse Me Ma'am 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 Excuse Me Ma'am 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.