Line dance

Handclap

Danced to “HandClap” by Fitz and The Tantrums.

Intermediate1 wall88 countPhrasedBracken Heidenreich (USA) & Brandon Zahorsky (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Saddle Bags, The Original Cancun Cantina and Little Red Hen

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Saddle Bags
Savannah · Thursdays
The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays
Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Handclap line dance danced to?+

The Handclap is most commonly danced to “HandClap” by Fitz and The Tantrums. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Handclap line dance?+

88 counts across 1 wall. The same sequence repeats, facing the same wall the whole way through until you're back to where you started.

Is the Handclap an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Handclap 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.

Do you need a partner to dance the Handclap?+

No. Like every line dance, the Handclap 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 Handclap at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. 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 Handclap repeats the same 88-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.

Handclap Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls