Line dance tutorial

Boys

Danced to “Boys” by Lizzo.

Intermediate4 wall32 countScott Blevins, Joey Warren
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Ranch Saloon, Seasalt’s Honkytonk on the Beach and Stoney’s Rockin’ Country

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The Ranch Saloon
Anaheim · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Las Vegas · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Boys line dance danced to?+

The Boys is most commonly danced to “Boys” by Lizzo. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

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

Yes, the Boys 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 Boys?+

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