Line dance tutorial

She Used To Be Mine

Danced to “She Used To Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles.

Advanced2 wall96 countRachael McEnaney, Caroline Pillar
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stampede Temecula, The Club and Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge

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Questions people ask

What song is the She Used To Be Mine line dance danced to?+

The She Used To Be Mine is most commonly danced to “She Used To Be Mine” by Sara Bareilles. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the She Used To Be Mine line dance?+

96 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 She Used To Be Mine an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the She Used To Be Mine 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 She Used To Be Mine?+

No. Like every line dance, the She Used To Be Mine 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 She Used To Be Mine 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 She Used To Be Mine repeats the same 96-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.