Line dance tutorial

Bad Habits

Danced to “Bad Habits” by Ed Sheeran.

Intermediate2 wall64 countMaggie Gallagher (UK) & Gary O'Reilly (IRE)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Yella Beak Saloon and The Original Cancun Cantina

Tutorial

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Yella Beak Saloon
Enumclaw · Fridays & Saturdays
The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

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

The Bad Habits is most commonly danced to “Bad Habits” by Ed Sheeran. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Bad Habits line dance?+

64 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 Bad Habits an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Bad Habits 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 Habits?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bad Habits 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 Habits 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 Habits repeats the same 64-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 Habits Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls