Line dance tutorial

Shady

Danced to “Shady” by Adam Lambert.

Intermediate2 wall32 countDarren Bailey, Fred Whitehouse & Amy Glass
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo, Mavericks Pleasanton and Stampede Temecula

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays
Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Shady line dance danced to?+

The Shady is most commonly danced to “Shady” by Adam Lambert. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Shady 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 Shady an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Shady 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 Shady?+

No. Like every line dance, the Shady 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 Shady 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 Shady 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.

Shady Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls