Line dance tutorial

Hootenanny (aka Farm Party)

Danced to “Farm Party” by The Farm.

Intermediate4 wall32 countJohn Robinson (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Rascals, Jaxson and Game Over

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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Rascals
Worcester · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays
Game Over
West Bend · Wednesdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) line dance danced to?+

The Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) is most commonly danced to “Farm Party” by The Farm. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) 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 Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) 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 Hootenanny (aka Farm Party)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) 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 Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) 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 Hootenanny (aka Farm Party) 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.