Line dance tutorial

Break it in

Danced to “Miles On It” by Marshmello, Kane Brown.

Improver2 wall32 countHeidi Savard
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Spanky’s Saloon, Alabama's Little Bit of Texas and Red Rock Country Swing

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Spanky’s Saloon
Calgary · Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Alabama's Little Bit of Texas
Wetumpka · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Red Rock Country Swing
St. George · Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Break it in line dance danced to?+

The Break it in is most commonly danced to “Miles On It” by Marshmello, Kane Brown. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Break it in line dance?+

32 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 Break it in an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Break it in is rated improver. 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 Break it in?+

No. Like every line dance, the Break it in 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 Break it in 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 Break it in 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.