Line dance tutorial

6s to 9s

Danced to 6s to 9s by Big Wild

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6s to 9s

Intermediate4 walls32 counts
Choreographed by Scott Blevins & Jo Thompson SzymanskiView step sheet on Copperknob
Tempo — start slow, build up
The dance, end to end
one 32-count phrase

Run the whole dance to the music, top to bottom — full speed, no stopping. The real test.

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Dancing to the track

Full dance, full speed, to the track. The real test.

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How to do the 6s to 9s line dance

An intermediate, 4-wall, 32-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.

Full step sheet — all counts written out+
1-8

Counts 1-8

1-2step back right, step back left
3-4body roll, weight on left hip
5&6sailor step right, behind side
&turning right, step right, step left
7&8kick right, ball, cross left over
9-16

Counts 9-16

1-2turning left, step right, step left
3&4cross rock right, rock back, step diagonal
5&6mambo step right, rock forward, step back left
7&8step right, step left, step back
17-24

Counts 17-24

&1step right back, turn right, tap left toe
2-3step left, sweep right leg around
4hold
5&6shuffle forward left, right, left
7&8shuffle forward right, left, right
25-32

Counts 25-32

1step left out, quarter turn right
2&3boogie steps forward left, right, left
4&5mambo step right, rock forward, step behind
6-7step back left, step right
8point right, half turn right

Counts written by Walls from the tutorial above. Original choreography by Scott Blevins & Jo Thompson Szymanski.

Frequently asked questions

What song is the 6s to 9s line dance danced to?+

The 6s to 9s is most commonly danced to “6s to 9s” by Big Wild. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the 6s to 9s 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 6s to 9s a intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the 6s to 9s 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 6s to 9s?+

No. Like every line dance, the 6s to 9s 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 6s to 9s at home?+

Slow the tutorial to 70–75% speed and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music. The player on this page lets you loop any 8-count and adjust speed without leaving the page.

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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.
6s to 9s repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall 4 times through.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.

6s to 9s Line Dance — Step-by-Step Tutorial & Counts | Walls