Line dance

Kentucky Charleston

Danced to “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” by John Michael Montgomery.

Beginner4 wall32 countRob Williams
Step sheet on CopperKnob

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Calgary · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Kentucky Charleston line dance danced to?+

The Kentucky Charleston is most commonly danced to “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)” by John Michael Montgomery. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Kentucky Charleston 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 Kentucky Charleston a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Kentucky Charleston is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Kentucky Charleston?+

No. Like every line dance, the Kentucky Charleston 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 Kentucky Charleston 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 Kentucky Charleston 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.

Kentucky Charleston Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls