Line dance

I Was Missing You

Danced to “Où on dansait autrefois” by William Cloutier & Zach Chico.

Improver4 wall32 countGudrun Schneider (DE)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Post Local Bistro

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Questions people ask

What song is the I Was Missing You line dance danced to?+

The I Was Missing You is most commonly danced to “Où on dansait autrefois” by William Cloutier & Zach Chico. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the I Was Missing You 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 I Was Missing You an improver line dance?+

Yes, the I Was Missing You is rated improver. 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 Was Missing You?+

No. Like every line dance, the I Was Missing You 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 Was Missing You 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 I Was Missing You 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.