Line dance tutorial

Drinkaby

Danced to “Drinkaby” by Cole Swindell.

Improver4 wall48 countRachael McEnaney (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, Guitars & Cadillacs and Number 1 Broadway

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Guitars & Cadillacs
Overland Park · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
Number 1 Broadway
Los Gatos · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Drinkaby line dance danced to?+

The Drinkaby is most commonly danced to “Drinkaby” by Cole Swindell. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Drinkaby line dance?+

48 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 Drinkaby an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Drinkaby 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 Drinkaby?+

No. Like every line dance, the Drinkaby 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 Drinkaby 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 Drinkaby 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.

Drinkaby Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls