Line dance tutorial

I Got 21 Reasons

Danced to “21 Reasons (feat. Ella Henderson)” by Nathan Dawe, Ella Henderson.

Intermediate4 wall32 countCameron Stuart
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at McCloud's Grill House, Stampede Temecula and Westwood SF

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McCloud's Grill House
Bremerton · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the I Got 21 Reasons line dance danced to?+

The I Got 21 Reasons is most commonly danced to “21 Reasons (feat. Ella Henderson)” by Nathan Dawe, Ella Henderson. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the I Got 21 Reasons 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 I Got 21 Reasons an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the I Got 21 Reasons 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 I Got 21 Reasons?+

No. Like every line dance, the I Got 21 Reasons 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 I Got 21 Reasons at home?+

Slow the tutorial video on this page to 70–75% speed in YouTube's settings and drill one 8-count at a time. 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 I Got 21 Reasons 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.

I Got 21 Reasons Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls