Line dance

Day of the Dead

Danced to “Day of the Dead” by Wade Bowen.

Intermediate4 wall64 countDan Albro
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mishnock Barn, The Goat Manchester and Alisha's 5 Star Dive Bar

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Mishnock Barn
West Greenwich · Mondays & Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays
The Goat Manchester
Manchester · Mondays & Wednesdays
Alisha's 5 Star Dive Bar
Williamstown · Tuesdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Day of the Dead line dance danced to?+

The Day of the Dead is most commonly danced to “Day of the Dead” by Wade Bowen. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Day of the Dead line dance?+

64 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 Day of the Dead an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Day of the Dead 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 Day of the Dead?+

No. Like every line dance, the Day of the Dead 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 Day of the Dead 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 Day of the Dead repeats the same 64-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.