Line dance tutorial

Bright Eyes

Danced to “Bright Eyes”.

Intermediate4 wall32 countJosé Miguel Belloque Vane
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton and HopMonk Tavern Novato

Tutorial

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
HopMonk Tavern Novato
Novato · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Bright Eyes line dance danced to?+

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

How many counts is the Bright Eyes 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 Bright Eyes an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Bright Eyes 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 Bright Eyes?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bright Eyes 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 Bright Eyes 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 Bright Eyes 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.