Line dance

Mellow Moonlight

Danced to “Dancin' In the Moonlight” by Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countSue Ayers (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Barn and The Stage

Demo

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The Barn
Sanford · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
The Stage
Williamsville · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Mellow Moonlight line dance danced to?+

The Mellow Moonlight is most commonly danced to “Dancin' In the Moonlight” by Chris Lane, Lauren Alaina. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Mellow Moonlight 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 Mellow Moonlight an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Mellow Moonlight is rated abs 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 Mellow Moonlight?+

No. Like every line dance, the Mellow Moonlight 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 Mellow Moonlight at home?+

Watch the demo video on this page a few times through, then drill 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 Mellow Moonlight 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.