Crash and Burn

The Crash and Burn is most commonly danced to “Crash and Burn” by Thomas Rhett. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

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.

Yes, the Crash and Burn is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

No. Like every line dance, the Crash and Burn is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

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.

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Crash and Burn 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.