Line dance tutorial

Backwood Bump

Danced to “Backwood Bump” by Waterloo Revival.

Improver4 wall48 countBrandon Zahorsky & Stacy Ruggiero
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Bushwhackers, Big Whisky Saloon and Stampede Temecula

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Bushwhackers
Tualatin · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Backwood Bump line dance danced to?+

The Backwood Bump is most commonly danced to “Backwood Bump” by Waterloo Revival. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Backwood Bump 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 Backwood Bump an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Backwood Bump 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 Backwood Bump?+

No. Like every line dance, the Backwood Bump 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 Backwood Bump 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 Backwood Bump 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.