Line dance tutorial

Cherry On Top

Danced to “Gimme Gimme” by Johnny Stimson.

Advanced2 wall80 countDebbie Rushton, Guillaume Richard, Darren Bailey
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Whoop Axe, Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon and Mavericks Pleasanton

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Whoop Axe
Lake Forest
Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon
Norco · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays
Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Cherry On Top line dance danced to?+

The Cherry On Top is most commonly danced to “Gimme Gimme” by Johnny Stimson. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cherry On Top line dance?+

80 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 Cherry On Top an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Cherry On Top is rated advanced. 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 Cherry On Top?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cherry On Top 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 Cherry On Top 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 Cherry On Top 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.