Line dance tutorial

Makin' It Hot

Danced to “Hot” by Daddy Yankee, Pitbull.

Intermediate2 wall32 countPaige Glickman & Kiley Faulkner
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Bourbon Highway and Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Bourbon Highway
Walnut Creek · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon
Norco · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Makin' It Hot line dance danced to?+

The Makin' It Hot is most commonly danced to “Hot” by Daddy Yankee, Pitbull. It's also danced to “Whiskey Drinkin'” by Mikel Knight.

How many counts is the Makin' It Hot line dance?+

32 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Makin' It Hot an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Makin' It Hot 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 Makin' It Hot?+

No. Like every line dance, the Makin' It Hot 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 Makin' It Hot 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 Makin' It Hot 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.