Line dance tutorial

Damn!

Danced to “Damn! (feat. Dave Mustaine)” by Brett Kissel.

Improver4 wall32 countDan Moon (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge, Little Red Hen and Mavericks Pleasanton

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San Luis Obispo Elks Lodge
San Luis Obispo · Thursdays
Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays
Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Damn! line dance danced to?+

The Damn! is most commonly danced to “Damn! (feat. Dave Mustaine)” by Brett Kissel. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Damn! 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 Damn! an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Damn! is rated improver. 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 Damn!?+

No. Like every line dance, the Damn! 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 Damn! 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 Damn! 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.