Line dance tutorial

I Showed You The Door

Danced to “The Door” by Teddy Swims.

Intermediate4 wall64 countRia Vos
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Sundance Saloon, Bourbon Mill and Renegade El Cajon

Tutorial

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Sundance Saloon
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays
Bourbon Mill
New Oxford
Renegade El Cajon
El Cajon · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the I Showed You The Door line dance danced to?+

The I Showed You The Door is most commonly danced to “The Door” by Teddy Swims. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the I Showed You The Door line dance?+

64 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 I Showed You The Door an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the I Showed You The Door 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 I Showed You The Door?+

No. Like every line dance, the I Showed You The Door 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 Showed You The Door 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 Showed You The Door repeats the same 64-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.

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