Line dance tutorial
Dry Spell
Danced to “Dry Spell” by Kacey Musgraves
Predicted to play at:Westwood
Learn the Dry Spell line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.
Run the whole dance to the music, top to bottom — full speed, no stopping. The real test.
Full dance, full speed, to the track. The real test.
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How to do the Dry Spell line dance
An intermediate, 32-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.
Full step sheet — all counts written out+
Counts 1-8
Counts 9-16
Counts 17-24
Counts 25-32
Restart
restartOn wall three and wall six, restart the dance after 16 counts (after the 9-16 section's behind-side-cross).
Counts written by Walls from the tutorial above. Original choreography by Terence Ng.
Frequently asked questions
What song is the Dry Spell line dance danced to?+
The Dry Spell is most commonly danced to “Dry Spell” by Kacey Musgraves. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.
How many counts is the Dry Spell line dance?+
32 counts. The same sequence repeats until you're back to where you started.
Is the Dry Spell a intermediate line dance?+
Yes, the Dry Spell 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.
Does the Dry Spell have a restart?+
Yes. Restart On wall three and wall six, restart the dance after 16 counts (after the 9-16 section's behind-side-cross).. It's worth knowing before you dance it out on the floor, since instructors will sometimes call it.
How do I practice the Dry Spell at home?+
Slow the tutorial to 70–75% speed and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music. The player on this page lets you loop any 8-count and adjust speed without leaving the page.
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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.
Dry Spell repeats the same 32-count sequence.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.