Line dance tutorial

Lil Boo Thang

Danced to “Lil Boo Thang” by Paul Russell.

Improver4 wall32 countJulia Wetzel
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Dance Hall Pflugerville, Stampede Temecula and Aurora Borealis

Tutorial

Demo

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Mavericks Dance Hall Pflugerville
Pflugerville · Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
Aurora Borealis
Shoreline · Mondays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Lil Boo Thang line dance danced to?+

The Lil Boo Thang is most commonly danced to “Lil Boo Thang” by Paul Russell. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Lil Boo Thang 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 Lil Boo Thang an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Lil Boo Thang 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 Lil Boo Thang?+

No. Like every line dance, the Lil Boo Thang 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 Lil Boo Thang 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 Lil Boo Thang 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.