Line dance tutorial

Kerosene

Danced to “Kerosene” by Miranda Lambert.

Beginner4 wall32 countVickie Schermbeck Normile
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Bourbon Highway and Jaxson

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Bourbon Highway
Walnut Creek · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays

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How to do the Kerosene line dance

Full step sheet — all counts written out+
1-8

Counts 1-8

1-3walk forward right, left, right
4kick left forward, clap
5-7step back left, right, left
8tap right beside left
9-16

Counts 9-16

1-3step right, cross left behind, step right
4step left together
5-7step left, cross right behind, step left
8scuff right, quarter turn right to 9:00
17-24

Counts 17-24

1-2bump hips forward twice
3-4bump hips back twice
5-8two body rolls, top to bottom
25-32

Counts 25-32

1-4step back right, step back left (two slow)
5-8four quick steps back

Counts written by Walls from the tutorial above. Original choreography by Vickie Schermbeck Normile.

Questions people ask

What song is the Kerosene line dance danced to?+

The Kerosene is most commonly danced to “Kerosene” by Miranda Lambert. It's also danced to “Miles On It” by Marshmello, Kane Brown, “Circus” by Britney Spears, “HOT TO GO!” by Chappell Roan.

How many counts is the Kerosene 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 Kerosene a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Kerosene 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 Kerosene?+

No. Like every line dance, the Kerosene 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 Kerosene 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 Kerosene 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.