Line dance tutorial

Body Language

Danced to “Body Language” by Able Heart.

Intermediate4 wall48 countTim Johnson (UK), Michael Lynn (UK) & Lucy Cooper (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo

Tutorial

Demo

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Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Body Language line dance danced to?+

The Body Language is most commonly danced to “Body Language” by Able Heart. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Body Language 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 Body Language an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Body Language 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 Body Language?+

No. Like every line dance, the Body Language 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 Body Language 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 Body Language 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.