Line dance tutorial
Around The Fire
Danced to “Old Country Barn” by James Johnston
Predicted to play at:Jaxson
Learn the Around The Fire line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.
Around The Fire
Run the whole dance to the music, top to bottom — full speed, no stopping. The real test.
Full dance, full speed, to the track. The real test.
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How to do the Around The Fire line dance
An intermediate, 2-wall, 47-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.
Frequently asked questions
What song is the Around The Fire line dance danced to?+
The Around The Fire is most commonly danced to “Old Country Barn” by James Johnston. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.
How many counts is the Around The Fire line dance?+
47 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 Around The Fire a intermediate line dance?+
Yes, the Around The Fire 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 Around The Fire?+
No. Like every line dance, the Around The Fire 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 Around The Fire 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.
Around The Fire repeats the same 47-count sequence, turning to face a new wall 2 times through.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.