Line dance tutorial

Ghost Train

Danced to “Zorba's Dance” by LCD.

Beginner4 wall32 countKathy Hunyadi
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stoney's North Forty, Westwood Coast and Stampede Temecula

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Stoney's North Forty
Las Vegas · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Westwood Coast
Orange County

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Questions people ask

What song is the Ghost Train line dance danced to?+

The Ghost Train is most commonly danced to “Zorba's Dance” by LCD. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Ghost Train 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 Ghost Train a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Ghost Train is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Ghost Train?+

No. Like every line dance, the Ghost Train 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 Ghost Train 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 Ghost Train 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.