Line dance tutorial

Alligator Smile

Danced to “Cant Keep Up” by Brett Eldredge.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countJulie Heinrichs-Heisner
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, Spanky’s Saloon and Stoney's Sunset

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Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Las Vegas · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Spanky’s Saloon
Calgary · Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Stoney's Sunset
Henderson · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Alligator Smile line dance danced to?+

The Alligator Smile is most commonly danced to “Cant Keep Up” by Brett Eldredge. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Alligator Smile 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 Alligator Smile an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Alligator Smile is rated abs 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 Alligator Smile?+

No. Like every line dance, the Alligator Smile 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 Alligator Smile 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 Alligator Smile 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.

Alligator Smile Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls