Line dance

Close to You

Danced to “Close To You” by Ryan Lafferty.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countEast coast swingPim van Grootel (NL) & Raymond Sarlemijn (NL)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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What song is the Close to You line dance danced to?+

The Close to You is most commonly danced to “Close To You” by Ryan Lafferty. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Close to You 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 Close to You an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Close to You is rated abs 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 Close to You?+

No. Like every line dance, the Close to You 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 Close to You 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 Close to You repeats the same 32-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.