Line dance tutorial

Burning Man

Danced to “Burning Man” by Dierks Bentley ft. Brothers Osborne.

Intermediate4 wall80 countGaëlle Niquet
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What song is the Burning Man line dance danced to?+

The Burning Man is most commonly danced to “Burning Man” by Dierks Bentley ft. Brothers Osborne. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Burning Man line dance?+

80 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 Burning Man an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Burning Man 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 Burning Man?+

No. Like every line dance, the Burning Man 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 Burning Man 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 Burning Man repeats the same 80-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.

Burning Man Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls