Line dance tutorial

Stop the Talking

Danced to “The Way I Want It” by Loi.

2 wall32 countJoey Warren (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Coyote Joe's and Triple C Brewing Barrel Room

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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Coyote Joe's
Charlotte · Wednesdays
Triple C Brewing Barrel Room
Charlotte · Mondays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Stop the Talking line dance danced to?+

The Stop the Talking is most commonly danced to “The Way I Want It” by Loi. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Stop the Talking line dance?+

32 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.

Do you need a partner to dance the Stop the Talking?+

No. Like every line dance, the Stop the Talking 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 Stop the Talking 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 Stop the Talking 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.

Stop the Talking Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls