Line dance

16 Step (aka Rebel Strut)

Danced to “Mountain Music” by Alabama.

Beginner24 countJim Ferrazzano (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Original Cancun Cantina, Bourbon Mill and Billy Joe's Ribworks

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The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays
Bourbon Mill
New Oxford
Billy Joe's Ribworks
Newburgh · Tuesdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) line dance danced to?+

The 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) is most commonly danced to “Mountain Music” by Alabama. It's also danced to “Sin Wagon” by The Chicks, “Drink drink drink”.

How many counts is the 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) line dance?+

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

Is the 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) 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 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut)?+

No. Like every line dance, the 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) 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 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) 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 16 Step (aka Rebel Strut) repeats the same 24-count sequence. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.