Line dance

Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P)

Danced to “Bop” by Dan Seals.

30 countPartnerRick Stearns (USA) & Kathy Stearns (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Original Cancun Cantina, Cadillac Ranch and The Stage

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The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays
Cadillac Ranch
Southington · Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
The Stage
Williamsville · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P) line dance danced to?+

The Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P) is most commonly danced to “Bop” by Dan Seals. It's also danced to “Ain't Going Down Til The Sun Come Up” by Garth Brooks.

How many counts is the Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P) line dance?+

30 counts. The same sequence repeats until you're back to where you started.

Do you need a partner to dance the Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P) 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 Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P) 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 Side Kick (aka Sidekick) (P) repeats the same 30-count sequence. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.