Line dance tutorial

Loosen up My Buttons

Danced to “Buttons” by Pussy Cat Dolls.

Intermediate4 wall32 countRick Dominguez
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, Cowboys Dance Hall and Westwood SF

Tutorial

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Cowboys Dance Hall
Largo · Thursdays
Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Loosen up My Buttons line dance danced to?+

The Loosen up My Buttons is most commonly danced to “Buttons” by Pussy Cat Dolls. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Loosen up My Buttons 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 Loosen up My Buttons an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Loosen up My Buttons 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 Loosen up My Buttons?+

No. Like every line dance, the Loosen up My Buttons 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 Loosen up My Buttons 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 Loosen up My Buttons 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.