Line dance tutorial

Shake It Off (the Club Version)

Danced to “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.

Beginner4 wall32 countGabrielle Tenney & Katie Robinson (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, The Club and CJ Hummel's

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
The Club
Temecula
CJ Hummel's
Lenhartsville · Thursdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Shake It Off (the Club Version) line dance danced to?+

The Shake It Off (the Club Version) is most commonly danced to “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Shake It Off (the Club Version) 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 Shake It Off (the Club Version) a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Shake It Off (the Club Version) is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Shake It Off (the Club Version)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Shake It Off (the Club Version) 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 Shake It Off (the Club Version) 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 Shake It Off (the Club Version) 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.