Line Dance Step Instructions

Line dancing was originally created for country music.

Line dancing is traditionally done to country music, with a group of people at parties, weddings, clubs, bars and many other events. It is a great form of exercise, with movement sequences that aren't difficult to remember. Although line dancing thrives on its music and beats, it is best to learn the basic steps first, and to add music later.

Things You'll Need

• Line dancing music

Instructions

1. Learn the very basic line dancing step, the grapevine. Start out with your feet together. Hands can be used as needed for balancing.

2. Step with your right foot to the right side, cross your left foot behind the right and step, and step your right foot to the right side again. Then stomp with your left foot and clap.

3. Repeat the grapevine to the left side. Step to the left with your left foot, cross behind it with your right foot, and step to the left with your left foot again. Stomp with your right foot and clap.

4. Practice hitch steps by lifting a leg up with the knee bent so that your thigh is parallel with the floor.

5. Add in some scuffs with your feet. Do this by putting all your weight on one foot. Swing the other foot in front of the first foot and let your heel scuff the floor in front of you.

6. Master the movement called the twist. Do this by going on the balls of your feet and moving your hips and torso back and forth. This causes your body to twist.

7. Practice doing all these dance moves in sequence, smoothly transferring between each movement. Try to do them a little faster once you are comfortable with the movements.

8. Put on line dancing music and put together all the movements you learned to the beats of the music. The speed of the dance will probably be very quick.

Tips & Warnings

• Let your body relax and swing to the music. This will make the dance look more natural and fun.

• Line dancing involves a lot of cardio, especially at the correct speed. Make sure you are physically well enough to do these dances. Consult your physician if needed.

References

• Mahalo: How to Line Dance