Line dance

Irish Boots

Danced to “Head Over Boots” by Phil Dust & Jaron Strom.

Improver2 wall96 countPhrasedIvonne Verhagen (NL), Kate Sala (UK), Jef Camps (BEL) & Roy Verdonk (NL)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Elicit Brewing Co. Fairfield and Cadillac Ranch

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Elicit Brewing Co. Fairfield
Fairfield · Wednesdays
Cadillac Ranch
Southington · Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Irish Boots line dance danced to?+

The Irish Boots is most commonly danced to “Head Over Boots” by Phil Dust & Jaron Strom. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Irish Boots line dance?+

96 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 Irish Boots an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Irish Boots 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 Irish Boots?+

No. Like every line dance, the Irish Boots 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 Irish Boots 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 Irish Boots repeats the same 96-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.