Line dance

Poison in That Well

Danced to “The Devil's Still Down in Georgia” by Carter Faith.

Intermediate4 wall32 countNichole Griffin (USA) & Ruth Batchelor (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Place Bar, Grill & Nightclub and Big Daddy's Honkytonk

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Big Daddy's Honkytonk
Gainesville · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Poison in That Well line dance danced to?+

The Poison in That Well is most commonly danced to “The Devil's Still Down in Georgia” by Carter Faith. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Poison in That Well 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 Poison in That Well an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Poison in That Well is rated intermediate. 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 Poison in That Well?+

No. Like every line dance, the Poison in That Well 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 Poison in That Well 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 Poison in That Well 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.