Line dance

Flying 8

Danced to “Louisiana Saturday Night” by Mel McDaniel.

Beginner2 wall20 countUnknown
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Whiskey Jill's and Black Axes Grill & Bar

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Whiskey Jill's
Memphis · Fridays & Saturdays
Black Axes Grill & Bar
Brandon · Thursdays

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What song is the Flying 8 line dance danced to?+

The Flying 8 is most commonly danced to “Louisiana Saturday Night” by Mel McDaniel. It's also danced to “Get Get Get Down” by Pitbull.

How many counts is the Flying 8 line dance?+

20 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 Flying 8 a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Flying 8 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 Flying 8?+

No. Like every line dance, the Flying 8 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 Flying 8 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 Flying 8 repeats the same 20-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.