Line dance

What Makes You Country

Danced to “What Makes You Country” by Luke Bryan.

Beginner4 wall32 countRob Holley
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Mavericks Pleasanton and Jaxson

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the What Makes You Country line dance danced to?+

The What Makes You Country is most commonly danced to “What Makes You Country” by Luke Bryan. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the What Makes You Country 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 What Makes You Country a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the What Makes You Country 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 What Makes You Country?+

No. Like every line dance, the What Makes You Country 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 What Makes You Country 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 What Makes You Country 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.