Line dance
Danced to “Break Away” by Scooter Lee.
The Break Away is most commonly danced to “Break Away” by Scooter Lee. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.
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.
Yes, the Break Away is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.
No. Like every line dance, the Break Away is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.
Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.
A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Break Away 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.