Line dance

It Happens

Danced to “It Happens” by Sugarland.

Beginner4 wall32 countMaryloo (FR)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Big Daddy's Honkytonk and Honky Tonk Collective

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Big Daddy's Honkytonk
Gainesville · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays
Honky Tonk Collective
Poole · Mondays & Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the It Happens line dance danced to?+

The It Happens is most commonly danced to “It Happens” by Sugarland. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the It Happens 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 It Happens a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the It Happens 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 It Happens?+

No. Like every line dance, the It Happens 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 It Happens 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 It Happens 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.