Line dance

Horseshoe Shuffle (P)

Danced to “American Boy” by Eddie Rabbitt.

28 countPartnerJoe Serna
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Steel Creek, Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo and Big Whisky Saloon

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Steel Creek
Tacoma · Fridays
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays
Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Horseshoe Shuffle (P) line dance danced to?+

The Horseshoe Shuffle (P) is most commonly danced to “American Boy” by Eddie Rabbitt. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Horseshoe Shuffle (P) line dance?+

28 counts. The same sequence repeats until you're back to where you started.

Do you need a partner to dance the Horseshoe Shuffle (P)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Horseshoe Shuffle (P) 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 Horseshoe Shuffle (P) 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 Horseshoe Shuffle (P) repeats the same 28-count sequence. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.