Line dance tutorial

La Cantera

Danced to “I Know I Know” by Stella Lefty.

Intermediate1 wall80 countMontse Moscardó (ES), Pol F. Ryan (ES), Algaly Fofana (FR) & David Villellas (ES)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at DanceMor Ballroom, Little Red Hen and The Original Cancun Cantina

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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DanceMor Ballroom
Swisher · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays
The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the La Cantera line dance danced to?+

The La Cantera is most commonly danced to “I Know I Know” by Stella Lefty. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the La Cantera line dance?+

80 counts across 1 wall. The same sequence repeats, facing the same wall the whole way through until you're back to where you started.

Is the La Cantera an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the La Cantera is rated intermediate. 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 La Cantera?+

No. Like every line dance, the La Cantera 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 La Cantera 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 La Cantera repeats the same 80-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.

La Cantera Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls