Line dance

Cake By The Ocean

Danced to “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE.

Beginner2 wall32 countSue Jennings (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Bourbon Mill, American Legion Post 168 Thurmont and Cowboy Country Saloon

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Bourbon Mill
New Oxford
Cowboy Country Saloon
Long Beach · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Cake By The Ocean line dance danced to?+

The Cake By The Ocean is most commonly danced to “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cake By The Ocean line dance?+

32 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 Cake By The Ocean a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Cake By The Ocean is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Cake By The Ocean?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cake By The Ocean 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 Cake By The Ocean at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. 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 Cake By The Ocean 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.

Cake By The Ocean Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls