Line dance tutorial

Rolling with the Boys

Danced to “This Ain't a Love Song” by Bon Jovi.

Advanced2 wall32 countPhrasedFred Whitehouse (IRE), Shane McKeever (IRE), Simon Ward (AUS) & Niels Poulsen (DK)
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Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania

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What song is the Rolling with the Boys line dance danced to?+

The Rolling with the Boys is most commonly danced to “This Ain't a Love Song” by Bon Jovi. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Rolling with the Boys 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 Rolling with the Boys an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Rolling with the Boys is rated advanced. 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 Rolling with the Boys?+

No. Like every line dance, the Rolling with the Boys 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 Rolling with the Boys 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 Rolling with the Boys 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.