Line dance

Cleveland Shuffle

Danced to “Cleveland Shuffle (Club Mix)” by 71 NORTH.

Improver4 wall40 countBig Mucci (USA) & 71 North (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Grizzly Rose, Cotton Eyed Joe and The Original Cancun Cantina

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The Grizzly Rose
Denver · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Saturdays & Sundays
Cotton Eyed Joe
Knoxville · Thursdays & Sundays
The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Cleveland Shuffle line dance danced to?+

The Cleveland Shuffle is most commonly danced to “Cleveland Shuffle (Club Mix)” by 71 NORTH. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cleveland Shuffle line dance?+

40 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 Cleveland Shuffle an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Cleveland Shuffle is rated improver. 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 Cleveland Shuffle?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cleveland Shuffle 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 Cleveland Shuffle 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 Cleveland Shuffle repeats the same 40-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.

Cleveland Shuffle Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls