Line dance tutorial

Chicago Stomp

Danced to “Just Enough Rope” by Rick Trevino.

Beginner4 wall24 countUnknown
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Played at Hill Country, Desert 5 Spot NY and Verdi Club

Tutorial

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Hill Country
New York · Tuesdays
Desert 5 Spot NY
New York · Wednesdays & Sundays
Verdi Club
San Francisco · Wednesdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Chicago Stomp line dance danced to?+

The Chicago Stomp is most commonly danced to “Just Enough Rope” by Rick Trevino. It's also danced to “That Don't Impress Me Much” by Shania Twain, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, “Enough” by Fred again.., Brian Eno.

How many counts is the Chicago Stomp line dance?+

24 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 Chicago Stomp a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Chicago Stomp 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 Chicago Stomp?+

No. Like every line dance, the Chicago Stomp 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 Chicago Stomp 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 Chicago Stomp repeats the same 24-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.