Line dance tutorial

Break The Chains

Danced to “Dancing In The Rain” by Musicall.

Advanced2 wall48 countNeville Fitzgerald (UK) & Julie Harris (UK)
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What song is the Break The Chains line dance danced to?+

The Break The Chains is most commonly danced to “Dancing In The Rain” by Musicall. It's also danced to “Bloodline” by Alex Warren & Jelly Roll, “Tena Clark and Tim Heintz” by Break The Chain.

How many counts is the Break The Chains 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 Break The Chains an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Break The Chains is rated advanced. 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 The Chains?+

No. Like every line dance, the Break The Chains 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 The Chains 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 The Chains 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.

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