Line dance

Play That Sax

Danced to “Sax” by Fleur East.

Intermediate2 wall64 countMichael Metzger
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Libertine, Big Whisky Saloon and Copperhead Road Bar

Demo

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Libertine
San Luis Obispo · Wednesdays
Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays
Copperhead Road Bar
Colorado Springs · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Play That Sax line dance danced to?+

The Play That Sax is most commonly danced to “Sax” by Fleur East. It's also danced to “Play that Sax” by DJ Rehan.

How many counts is the Play That Sax line dance?+

64 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 Play That Sax an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Play That Sax 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 Play That Sax?+

No. Like every line dance, the Play That Sax 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 Play That Sax at home?+

Watch the demo video on this page a few times through, then drill 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 Play That Sax repeats the same 64-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.