Line dance tutorial

Hootchie Dance

Danced to “Hoochie Dance” by Barbara Carr.

Improver4 wall32 countLarry Bass & Jane Koon
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Moonshine Beach, Little Red Hen and Westwood Coast

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

Every bar has its go-to setlist

Here's where this one shows up.

Moonshine Beach
San Diego · Tuesdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays
Westwood Coast
Orange County

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Questions people ask

What song is the Hootchie Dance line dance danced to?+

The Hootchie Dance is most commonly danced to “Hoochie Dance” by Barbara Carr. It's also danced to “Yeah! (feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris)” by Usher.

How many counts is the Hootchie Dance 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 Hootchie Dance an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Hootchie Dance 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 Hootchie Dance?+

No. Like every line dance, the Hootchie Dance 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 Hootchie Dance at home?+

Slow the tutorial video on this page to 70–75% speed in YouTube's settings and drill one 8-count at a time. 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 Hootchie Dance 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.