Line dance tutorial

Ride The Rollercoaster

Danced to “Rollercoaster” by Yes Yes & Louis III.

Improver4 wall32 countRebecca Lee (MY) & En Qi (MY)
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What song is the Ride The Rollercoaster line dance danced to?+

The Ride The Rollercoaster is most commonly danced to “Rollercoaster” by Yes Yes & Louis III. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Ride The Rollercoaster 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 Ride The Rollercoaster an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Ride The Rollercoaster is rated improver. 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 Ride The Rollercoaster?+

No. Like every line dance, the Ride The Rollercoaster 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 Ride The Rollercoaster 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 Ride The Rollercoaster 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.