Line dance tutorial

Clap Snap

Danced to “Clap Snap” by Icona Pop.

Intermediate1 wall96 countSobrielo Philip Gene & Rebecca Lee
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, Gilley's Saloon and St. Michael's Mutual Club

Tutorial

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Gilley's Saloon
Las Vegas · Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays
St. Michael's Mutual Club
Gibbstown · Tuesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Clap Snap line dance danced to?+

The Clap Snap is most commonly danced to “Clap Snap” by Icona Pop. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Clap Snap line dance?+

96 counts across 1 wall. The same sequence repeats, facing the same wall the whole way through until you're back to where you started.

Is the Clap Snap an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Clap Snap 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 Clap Snap?+

No. Like every line dance, the Clap Snap 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 Clap Snap 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 Clap Snap repeats the same 96-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.