Line dance tutorial

Bring Down The House

Danced to “Bring Down The House” by Dean Brody.

Improver4 wall32 countJoe Thompson
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mishnock Barn, Rascals and Mavericks Pleasanton

Tutorial

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Mishnock Barn
West Greenwich · Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Rascals
Worcester · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Bring Down The House line dance danced to?+

The Bring Down The House is most commonly danced to “Bring Down The House” by Dean Brody. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Bring Down The House 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 Bring Down The House an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Bring Down The House 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 Bring Down The House?+

No. Like every line dance, the Bring Down The House 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 Bring Down The House 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 Bring Down The House 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.

Bring Down The House Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls