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Line dance tutorial

Shake That

Danced to “Shake That (feat. Pitbull)” by Samantha Jade.

Intermediate2 wall48 countPhrasedMaddison Glover (AUS)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania and Kairos Events and Catering

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Windy City Line Dance Mania
Rosemont
Kairos Events and Catering
Gainesville
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Step sheetCOPPERKNOB ↗Full tutorialYOUTUBE ↗

Questions people ask

What song is the Shake That line dance danced to?+

The Shake That is most commonly danced to “Shake That (feat. Pitbull)” by Samantha Jade. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Shake That line dance?+

48 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 Shake That an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Shake That 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 Shake That?+

No. Like every line dance, the Shake That 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 That 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 That repeats the same 48-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.