Line dance tutorial

Body & Soul

Danced to “Body & Soul” by Chris de Sarandy.

Intermediate2 wall48 countGary O'Reilly (IRE)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Ranchman's, The Original Cancun Cantina and Windy City Line Dance Mania

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Bars that play it

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Ranchman's
Calgary · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Body & Soul line dance danced to?+

The Body & Soul is most commonly danced to “Body & Soul” by Chris de Sarandy. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Body & Soul line dance?+

48 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 Body & Soul an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Body & Soul 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 & Soul?+

No. Like every line dance, the Body & Soul 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 & Soul 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 & Soul 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.

Body & Soul Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls