Line dance tutorial

Shimmer

Danced to “Shimmer” by Meghan Trainor.

Abs Beginner5 wall32 countMichelle Wright
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Slainte Public House, Ruhstaller Farm and Bourbon Highway

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Bourbon Highway
Walnut Creek · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Shimmer line dance danced to?+

The Shimmer is most commonly danced to “Shimmer” by Meghan Trainor. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Shimmer line dance?+

32 counts across 5 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating to a new wall across all 5 walls until you're back to where you started.

Is the Shimmer an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Shimmer is rated abs 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 Shimmer?+

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