Line dance tutorial

Hoedown

Danced to “Hoedown” by Ink.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countGary O'Reilly
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Seasalt’s Honkytonk on the Beach, Bruno's Bar & Grille and Number 1 Broadway

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

Every bar has its go-to setlist

Here's where this one shows up.

Bruno's Bar & Grille
Huntington Beach · Tuesdays & Thursdays & Saturdays
Number 1 Broadway
Los Gatos · Wednesdays & Thursdays

Also on those floors

The rest of their setlist

Browse all dances

More on the Hoedown line dance

Questions people ask

What song is the Hoedown line dance danced to?+

The Hoedown is most commonly danced to “Hoedown” by Ink. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Hoedown 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 Hoedown an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Hoedown is rated abs 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 Hoedown?+

No. Like every line dance, the Hoedown 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 Hoedown 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 Hoedown 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.

Hoedown Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls