Line dance

5 to 9

Danced to “5 to 9” by Walker Hayes.

Improver4 wall48 countAngelo Bleys (BEL) & Roy Verdonk (NL)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Mavericks Pleasanton and Dying Breed Brewing

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Dying Breed Brewing
Oakdale · Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the 5 to 9 line dance danced to?+

The 5 to 9 is most commonly danced to “5 to 9” by Walker Hayes. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the 5 to 9 line dance?+

48 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 5 to 9 an improver line dance?+

Yes, the 5 to 9 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 5 to 9?+

No. Like every line dance, the 5 to 9 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 to 9 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 to 9 repeats the same 48-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.