Line dance tutorial

Nomad

Danced to “Nomad” by Jeremy Renner.

Intermediate4 wall28 countKerry Maus & Jo Thompson Szymanski
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Seattle Line Dance, Steel Creek and One More Time Social

Tutorial

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Questions people ask

What song is the Nomad line dance danced to?+

The Nomad is most commonly danced to “Nomad” by Jeremy Renner. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Nomad line dance?+

28 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 Nomad an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Nomad 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 Nomad?+

No. Like every line dance, the Nomad 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 Nomad 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 Nomad repeats the same 28-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.