Line dance tutorial

Off the Track

Danced to “Off The Track” by Cowboys and Indie.

Intermediate4 wall32 countJosé Miguel Belloque Vane (NL), Matt Lewis (WLS), Ray Jones (WLS), Rob Fowler (ES) & Willie Brown (SCO)
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Played at The Rocky Tonk Saloon, Windy City Line Dance Mania and True North

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Questions people ask

What song is the Off the Track line dance danced to?+

The Off the Track is most commonly danced to “Off The Track” by Cowboys and Indie. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Off the Track 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 Off the Track an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Off the Track 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 Off the Track?+

No. Like every line dance, the Off the Track 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 Off the Track 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 Off the Track 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.