Line dance

Rita's Waltz (L/P)

Danced to “Scooter Lee” by Somebody Loves You.

4 wall24 countWaltzPartnerJo Thompson Szymanski (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Wild Game

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Questions people ask

What song is the Rita's Waltz (L/P) line dance danced to?+

The Rita's Waltz (L/P) is most commonly danced to “Scooter Lee” by Somebody Loves You. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Rita's Waltz (L/P) line dance?+

24 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.

Do you need a partner to dance the Rita's Waltz (L/P)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Rita's Waltz (L/P) 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 Rita's Waltz (L/P) at home?+

Work through the step sheet 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 Rita's Waltz (L/P) repeats the same 24-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.

Rita's Waltz (L/P) Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls