Line dance

Stayin' Alive

Danced to “Stayin' Alive” by N-Trance.

4 wall40 countEve Griffin (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Arizona Pete's and Cowboy Jack's Downtown

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Questions people ask

What song is the Stayin' Alive line dance danced to?+

The Stayin' Alive is most commonly danced to “Stayin' Alive” by N-Trance. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Stayin' Alive line dance?+

40 counts across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Do you need a partner to dance the Stayin' Alive?+

No. Like every line dance, the Stayin' Alive 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 Stayin' Alive 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 Stayin' Alive repeats the same 40-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.