Line dance tutorial

Bambalam

Danced to “Get Ready (feat. Blake Shelton)” by Pitbull.

Intermediate2 wall64 countRick Dominguez, Jonno Lieberman
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stampede Temecula, Lakeside Line Dancing and The Club

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Questions people ask

What song is the Bambalam line dance danced to?+

The Bambalam is most commonly danced to “Get Ready (feat. Blake Shelton)” by Pitbull. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Bambalam 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 Bambalam an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Bambalam 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 Bambalam?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bambalam 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 Bambalam 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 Bambalam 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.