Line dance

Sidewinder

Danced to “I Brake for Brunettes” by Rhett Akins.

Abs Beginner2 wall24 countUnknown
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Whiskey Jill's

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Memphis · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Sidewinder line dance danced to?+

The Sidewinder is most commonly danced to “I Brake for Brunettes” by Rhett Akins. It's also danced to “I Like It, I Love it” by Tim McGraw.

How many counts is the Sidewinder line dance?+

24 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 Sidewinder an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Sidewinder 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 Sidewinder?+

No. Like every line dance, the Sidewinder 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 Sidewinder 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 Sidewinder repeats the same 24-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.

Sidewinder Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls