Line dance tutorial

Strummingbird

Danced to “ONE MORE” by James Johnston.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countMaddison Glover
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Montana’s Country Nightclub, Westwood Coast and HopMonk Tavern Novato

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Bars that play it

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Montana’s Country Nightclub
San Dimas · Fridays & Saturdays
Westwood Coast
Orange County
HopMonk Tavern Novato
Novato · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Strummingbird line dance danced to?+

The Strummingbird is most commonly danced to “ONE MORE” by James Johnston. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Strummingbird line dance?+

32 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.

Is the Strummingbird an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Strummingbird is rated abs beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Strummingbird?+

No. Like every line dance, the Strummingbird 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 Strummingbird 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 Strummingbird 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.

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