Line dance tutorial

Footloose

Danced to “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins.

Improver4 wall32 countLevi J. Hubbard & Starla Rodgers
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at McCloud's Grill House, Big Whisky Saloon and Bushwhackers

Tutorial

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McCloud's Grill House
Bremerton · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays
Bushwhackers
Tualatin · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Footloose line dance danced to?+

The Footloose is most commonly danced to “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins. It's also danced to “Footloose” by Blake Shelton, “The Anthem” by Good Charlotte.

How many counts is the Footloose 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 Footloose an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Footloose 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 Footloose?+

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