Line dance

5 Step

Danced to “We Got The Beat” by Go Gos.

Beginner2 wall20 countUnknown
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Whiskey Jill's

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Memphis · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the 5 Step line dance danced to?+

The 5 Step is most commonly danced to “We Got The Beat” by Go Gos. It's also danced to “Chatahoochie” by Alan Jackson.

How many counts is the 5 Step line dance?+

20 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the 5 Step a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the 5 Step 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 5 Step?+

No. Like every line dance, the 5 Step 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 5 Step 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 5 Step repeats the same 20-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.