Line dance tutorial

In A Hicktown

Danced to “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean.

Improver2 wall32 countHarlan Curtis
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Dallas Bull, Dixie Tavern and Seasalt’s Honkytonk on the Beach

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Bars that play it

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Dallas Bull
Tampa · Thursdays & Fridays
Dixie Tavern
Portland · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the In A Hicktown line dance danced to?+

The In A Hicktown is most commonly danced to “Hicktown” by Jason Aldean. It's also danced to “7 Year Ache” by Rosanne Cash.

How many counts is the In A Hicktown line dance?+

32 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the In A Hicktown an improver line dance?+

Yes, the In A Hicktown 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 In A Hicktown?+

No. Like every line dance, the In A Hicktown 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 In A Hicktown 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 In A Hicktown 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.

In A Hicktown Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls