Line dance tutorial

Cowgirl

Danced to “Cowgirl” by Shaboozey.

Beginner2 wall32 countSara Honey-DeLong
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Hill Country and Hangar 24 Riverside

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Hill Country
New York · Tuesdays
Hangar 24 Riverside
Riverside · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Cowgirl line dance danced to?+

The Cowgirl is most commonly danced to “Cowgirl” by Shaboozey. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cowgirl line dance?+

32 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Cowgirl a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Cowgirl is rated 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 Cowgirl?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cowgirl 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 Cowgirl 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 Cowgirl 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.