Line dance

Yippee Ki Yay

Danced to “Yippee Ki Yay” by Kate Clark.

Improver4 wall32 countRobert Royston (USA), Mia Pastor (USA) & Jo Thompson Szymanski (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Bushwhackers, Miss Kitty's and Windy City Line Dance Mania

Bars that play it

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Bushwhackers
Tualatin · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Miss Kitty's
Clive · Thursdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Yippee Ki Yay line dance danced to?+

The Yippee Ki Yay is most commonly danced to “Yippee Ki Yay” by Kate Clark. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Yippee Ki Yay line dance?+

32 counts across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Yippee Ki Yay an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Yippee Ki Yay is rated improver. 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 Yippee Ki Yay?+

No. Like every line dance, the Yippee Ki Yay 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 Yippee Ki Yay 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 Yippee Ki Yay 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.