Line dance

Fishin' In The Dark

Danced to “Fishin In The Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Beginner4 wall48 countRosalee Musgrave (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Bourbon Mill, Steel Creek and Tulsa Comedy Club

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Questions people ask

What song is the Fishin' In The Dark line dance danced to?+

The Fishin' In The Dark is most commonly danced to “Fishin In The Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Fishin' In The Dark line dance?+

48 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 Fishin' In The Dark a beginner line dance?+

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

Do you need a partner to dance the Fishin' In The Dark?+

No. Like every line dance, the Fishin' In The Dark 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 Fishin' In The Dark 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 Fishin' In The Dark repeats the same 48-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.

Fishin' In The Dark Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls