Line dance tutorial

Bad Attitude

Danced to “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” by Big & Rich.

Intermediate4 wall32 countRachael McEnaney (USA) & Charlotte Macari (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Jaxson and Savoy Tivoli

Tutorial

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays
Savoy Tivoli
San Francisco · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Bad Attitude line dance danced to?+

The Bad Attitude is most commonly danced to “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” by Big & Rich. It's also danced to “Yippee Yi Yo” by First Love.

How many counts is the Bad Attitude 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 Bad Attitude an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Bad Attitude 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 Bad Attitude?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bad Attitude 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 Bad Attitude 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 Bad Attitude 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.

Bad Attitude Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls