Line dance tutorial

Dem Jeans

Danced to “Dem Jeans (feat. Jermaine Dupri)” by Chingy.

Intermediate4 wall64 countGeorgia Griffin
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Cotton Eyed Joe, Westwood SF and Little Red Hen

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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Cotton Eyed Joe
Knoxville · Thursdays & Sundays
Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Dem Jeans line dance danced to?+

The Dem Jeans is most commonly danced to “Dem Jeans (feat. Jermaine Dupri)” by Chingy. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Dem Jeans 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 Dem Jeans an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Dem Jeans 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 Dem Jeans?+

No. Like every line dance, the Dem Jeans 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 Dem Jeans 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 Dem Jeans 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.