Line dance

Sweet Thang

Danced to “Sweet Thing” by Bottleneck.

Beginner2 wall32 countLee Hardison (USA) & Susan Hardison (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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Questions people ask

What song is the Sweet Thang line dance danced to?+

The Sweet Thang is most commonly danced to “Sweet Thing” by Bottleneck. It's also danced to “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean.

How many counts is the Sweet Thang line dance?+

32 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 Sweet Thang a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Sweet Thang 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 Sweet Thang?+

No. Like every line dance, the Sweet Thang 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 Sweet Thang 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 Sweet Thang 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.