Line dance

Lock Your Door

Danced to “Vandalist” by Noga Erez.

Advanced1 wall96 countPhrasedKerry Maus (USA), Christopher Gonzalez (USA), Caitlin Schuette (USA) & Brendan Simoens (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania and St. Michael's Mutual Club

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What song is the Lock Your Door line dance danced to?+

The Lock Your Door is most commonly danced to “Vandalist” by Noga Erez. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Lock Your Door line dance?+

96 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 Lock Your Door an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Lock Your Door is rated advanced. 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 Lock Your Door?+

No. Like every line dance, the Lock Your Door 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 Lock Your Door 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 Lock Your Door repeats the same 96-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.