Line dance tutorial

Purple Hat

Danced to “Purple Hat” by SOFI TUKKER.

Intermediate2 wall32 countSugarfoot
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Desert 5 Spot NY, Hazzard County Saloon and Brooklyn Bowl

Tutorial

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Desert 5 Spot NY
New York · Wednesdays & Sundays
Hazzard County Saloon
Cedar Rapids · Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Purple Hat line dance danced to?+

The Purple Hat is most commonly danced to “Purple Hat” by SOFI TUKKER. It's also danced to “Sofi” by Dieter Huber.

How many counts is the Purple Hat 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 Purple Hat an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Purple Hat 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 Purple Hat?+

No. Like every line dance, the Purple Hat 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 Purple Hat 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 Purple Hat 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.