Line dance

Three Steps Ahead

Danced to “Three Steps Ahead” by Jared Benjamin.

Intermediate24 countTrevor Thornton & Brandon Zahorsky
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at DanceMor Ballroom, Stampede Temecula and The Barn

Bars that play it

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DanceMor Ballroom
Swisher · Wednesdays & Thursdays
The Barn
Sanford · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Three Steps Ahead line dance danced to?+

The Three Steps Ahead is most commonly danced to “Three Steps Ahead” by Jared Benjamin. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Three Steps Ahead line dance?+

24 counts. The same sequence repeats until you're back to where you started.

Is the Three Steps Ahead an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Three Steps Ahead 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 Three Steps Ahead?+

No. Like every line dance, the Three Steps Ahead 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 Three Steps Ahead 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 Three Steps Ahead repeats the same 24-count sequence. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.