Line dance

Fancy Was My Name

Danced to “Fancy (Dave Audé Remix)” by Reba McEntire.

Improver2 wall32 countMichelle Cetnar (USA) & Dean Hooks Jr. (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Banque

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The Banque
Norfolk · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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What song is the Fancy Was My Name line dance danced to?+

The Fancy Was My Name is most commonly danced to “Fancy (Dave Audé Remix)” by Reba McEntire. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Fancy Was My Name line dance?+

32 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 Fancy Was My Name an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Fancy Was My Name 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 Fancy Was My Name?+

No. Like every line dance, the Fancy Was My Name 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 Fancy Was My Name 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 Fancy Was My Name 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.