Junk in the Trunk (aka The Elephant Dance)

The Junk in the Trunk (aka The Elephant Dance) is most commonly danced to “Elephant in the Room” by Mitchell Tenpenny (feat. Teddy Swims). Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

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.

Yes, the Junk in the Trunk (aka The Elephant Dance) 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.

No. Like every line dance, the Junk in the Trunk (aka The Elephant Dance) is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

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.

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Junk in the Trunk (aka The Elephant Dance) 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.