Line dance

Cripple Creek

Danced to “Cripple Creek (feat. Knee Deep)” by Jim Rast, Kip Sweeny, Knee Deep.

Intermediate2 wall48 countKip Sweeny
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton and HopMonk Tavern Novato

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
HopMonk Tavern Novato
Novato · Thursdays

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What song is the Cripple Creek line dance danced to?+

The Cripple Creek is most commonly danced to “Cripple Creek (feat. Knee Deep)” by Jim Rast, Kip Sweeny, Knee Deep. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cripple Creek line dance?+

48 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 Cripple Creek an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Cripple Creek is rated intermediate. 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 Cripple Creek?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek 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 Cripple Creek repeats the same 48-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.

Cripple Creek Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls