Line dance tutorial

No Need for Leaving

Danced to “No Need For Leavin'” by Kameron Marlowe.

Intermediate2 wall48 countDarren Bailey (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania

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Questions people ask

What song is the No Need for Leaving line dance danced to?+

The No Need for Leaving is most commonly danced to “No Need For Leavin'” by Kameron Marlowe. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the No Need for Leaving line dance?+

48 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 No Need for Leaving an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the No Need for Leaving 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 No Need for Leaving?+

No. Like every line dance, the No Need for Leaving 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 No Need for Leaving 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 No Need for Leaving repeats the same 48-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.

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