Line dance tutorial
Bumpin' Tailgates
Danced to “Bumpin'” by LOCASH
Predicted to play at:Jaxson
Learn the Bumpin' Tailgates line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.
Bumpin' Tailgates
Run the whole dance to the music, top to bottom — full speed, no stopping. The real test.
Full dance, full speed, to the track. The real test.
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How to do the Bumpin' Tailgates line dance
An intermediate, 4-wall, 32-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.
Frequently asked questions
What song is the Bumpin' Tailgates line dance danced to?+
The Bumpin' Tailgates is most commonly danced to “Bumpin'” by LOCASH. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.
How many counts is the Bumpin' Tailgates 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 Bumpin' Tailgates a intermediate line dance?+
Yes, the Bumpin' Tailgates 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 Bumpin' Tailgates?+
No. Like every line dance, the Bumpin' Tailgates 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 Bumpin' Tailgates at home?+
Slow the tutorial to 70–75% speed and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music. The player on this page lets you loop any 8-count and adjust speed without leaving the page.
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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.
Bumpin' Tailgates repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall 4 times through.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.