Line dance tutorial
Chunky / The Way I Are
Danced to “Chunky” by Bruno Mars
Predicted to play at:Hill Country
Learn the Chunky / The Way I Are line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.
Chunky / The Way I Are
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 Chunky / The Way I Are 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.
Full step sheet — all counts written out+
Counts 1-8
Counts 9-16
Counts 17-24
Counts 25-32
Tag
tagCounts written by Walls from the tutorial above. Original choreography by River Sadlon.
Frequently asked questions
What song is the Chunky / The Way I Are line dance danced to?+
The Chunky / The Way I Are is most commonly danced to “Chunky” by Bruno Mars. It's also danced to “The Way I Are”.
How many counts is the Chunky / The Way I Are 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 Chunky / The Way I Are a intermediate line dance?+
Yes, the Chunky / The Way I Are 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.
Does the Chunky / The Way I Are have a tag?+
Yes. Tag. It's worth knowing before you dance it out on the floor, since instructors will sometimes call it.
How do I practice the Chunky / The Way I Are 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.
Chunky / The Way I Are 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.