Line dance tutorial

Straight Line

Danced to “STRAIGHT LINE” by Keith Urban.

Intermediate2 wall64 countMaggie Gallagher & Gary O'Reilly
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Ranchman's, Cowboy Country Saloon and The Ranch Saloon

Tutorial

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Ranchman's
Calgary · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
Cowboy Country Saloon
Long Beach · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays
The Ranch Saloon
Anaheim · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Straight Line line dance danced to?+

The Straight Line is most commonly danced to “STRAIGHT LINE” by Keith Urban. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Straight Line line dance?+

64 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.

Is the Straight Line an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Straight Line 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 Straight Line?+

No. Like every line dance, the Straight Line 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 Straight Line 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 Straight Line repeats the same 64-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.