Line dance

Shakin' My Head

Danced to “SMH (Shakin' My Head) (feat. Flo Rida)” by Detail.

Intermediate2 wall64 countPhrasedGuyton Mundy (USA) & Chris Atkinson (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Coyote Joe's and Windy City Line Dance Mania

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What song is the Shakin' My Head line dance danced to?+

The Shakin' My Head is most commonly danced to “SMH (Shakin' My Head) (feat. Flo Rida)” by Detail. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Shakin' My Head line dance?+

64 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 Shakin' My Head an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Shakin' My Head 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 Shakin' My Head?+

No. Like every line dance, the Shakin' My Head 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 Shakin' My Head 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 Shakin' My Head repeats the same 64-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.

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