Line dance tutorial

Gin And Tonic

Danced to Love Drunk by LoCash Cowboys

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Learn the Gin And Tonic line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.

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Gin And Tonic

Beginner4 walls32 counts
Choreographed by Kate Sala, Robbie McGowan HickieView step sheet on Copperknob
Tempo — start slow, build up

Run the whole dance to the music, top to bottom — full speed, no stopping. The real test.

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Full dance, full speed, to the track. The real test.

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How to do the Gin And Tonic line dance

A beginner, 4-wall, 32-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.

Frequently asked questions

What song is the Gin And Tonic line dance danced to?+

The Gin And Tonic is most commonly danced to “Love Drunk” by LoCash Cowboys. It's also danced to “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” by Cole Swindell.

How many counts is the Gin And Tonic 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 Gin And Tonic a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Gin And Tonic 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 Gin And Tonic?+

No. Like every line dance, the Gin And Tonic 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 Gin And Tonic 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.
Gin And Tonic repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall 4 times through.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.