Line dance tutorial

Body Rock

Danced to “They Don't Care About Us” by Michael Jackson.

Beginner4 wall32 countJames
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Cowboy Country Saloon, Stampede Livermore and Fox Point Farms

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Cowboy Country Saloon
Long Beach · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Fox Point Farms
Encinitas · Mondays

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Questions people ask

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

The Body Rock is most commonly danced to “They Don't Care About Us” by Michael Jackson. It's also danced to “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)” by Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, “Strip that down” by Liam Payne.

How many counts is the Body Rock 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 Body Rock a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Body Rock is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Body Rock?+

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