Line dance tutorial

Sticks and Stones

Danced to “Sticks & Stones” by Lauren Spencer Smith.

Intermediate1 wall96 countMaddison Glover, Simon Ward & Niels Poulsen
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Original Cancun Cantina, The Ranch Saloon and Windy City Line Dance Mania

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays
The Ranch Saloon
Anaheim · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Sticks and Stones line dance danced to?+

The Sticks and Stones is most commonly danced to “Sticks & Stones” by Lauren Spencer Smith. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Sticks and Stones line dance?+

96 counts across 1 wall. The same sequence repeats, facing the same wall the whole way through until you're back to where you started.

Is the Sticks and Stones an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Sticks and Stones is rated intermediate. 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 Sticks and Stones?+

No. Like every line dance, the Sticks and Stones 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 Sticks and Stones 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 Sticks and Stones 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.