Line dance

Shake Your South Side

Danced to “South Side” by Thomas Rhett.

Improver2 wall32 countCaleigha Clairbush (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Jaxson, Fruitland Grange and 127 Saloon

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Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays
127 Saloon
Meridian · Wednesdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Shake Your South Side line dance danced to?+

The Shake Your South Side is most commonly danced to “South Side” by Thomas Rhett. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Shake Your South Side 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 Shake Your South Side an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Shake Your South Side is rated improver. 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 Your South Side?+

No. Like every line dance, the Shake Your South Side 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 Your South Side 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 Shake Your South Side 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.

Shake Your South Side Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls