Line dance tutorial

Copperhead Road

Danced to “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle.

Abs Beginner4 wall24 countSteve Smith
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, Bourbon Mill and Big Whisky Saloon

Tutorial

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Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Las Vegas · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Bourbon Mill
New Oxford
Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Copperhead Road line dance danced to?+

The Copperhead Road is most commonly danced to “Copperhead Road” by Steve Earle. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Copperhead Road 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 Copperhead Road an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Copperhead Road 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 Copperhead Road?+

No. Like every line dance, the Copperhead Road 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 Copperhead Road 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 Copperhead Road 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.