Line dance tutorial

I Mean Business

Danced to “I Mean Business” by LG, Team Genius.

Advanced2 wall48 countShane McKeever, Fred Whitehouse
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What song is the I Mean Business line dance danced to?+

The I Mean Business is most commonly danced to “I Mean Business” by LG, Team Genius. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the I Mean Business 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 I Mean Business an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the I Mean Business is rated advanced. 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 I Mean Business?+

No. Like every line dance, the I Mean Business 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 I Mean Business 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 I Mean Business 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.