Line dance tutorial

Hit Your Stride

Danced to “Hands Dirty” by Amy McKnight & Andrew DeLong.

Intermediate2 wall48 countPhrasedJoey Warren (USA), Amy Glass (USA) & Shane McKeever (IRE)
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Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania

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What song is the Hit Your Stride line dance danced to?+

The Hit Your Stride is most commonly danced to “Hands Dirty” by Amy McKnight & Andrew DeLong. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Hit Your Stride line dance?+

48 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 Hit Your Stride an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Hit Your Stride 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 Hit Your Stride?+

No. Like every line dance, the Hit Your Stride 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 Hit Your Stride 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 Hit Your Stride repeats the same 48-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.