Line dance

Skip

Danced to “Long White Cadillac” by Dwight Yoakam.

Beginner2 wall20 countPat Griffiths (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Saddle Up @ Q, Soundbar Musick Cafe and Corrigan's Pub

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Saddle Up @ Q
Aurora · Saturdays
Corrigan's Pub
Shorewood · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Skip line dance danced to?+

The Skip is most commonly danced to “Long White Cadillac” by Dwight Yoakam. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Skip line dance?+

20 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 Skip a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Skip 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 Skip?+

No. Like every line dance, the Skip 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 Skip 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 Skip repeats the same 20-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.

Skip Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls