Line dance tutorial

Sweet Portland Dreams

Danced to “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics.

Intermediate2 wall64 countAmy Glass, Rebecca Lee, Jean-Pierre Madge, Guyton Mundy, Simon Ward & Niels Poulsen
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, Mavericks Dance Hall Pflugerville and Windy City Line Dance Mania

Tutorial

Bars that play it

Every bar has its go-to setlist

Here's where this one shows up.

Ponderosa Lounge & Grill
Portland · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Mavericks Dance Hall Pflugerville
Pflugerville · Tuesdays & Thursdays & Fridays

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✓Sweet Portland Dreamsthis page
The WolfImprover
T.G.I.F.Intermediate
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Questions people ask

What song is the Sweet Portland Dreams line dance danced to?+

The Sweet Portland Dreams is most commonly danced to “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Sweet Portland Dreams 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 Sweet Portland Dreams an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Sweet Portland Dreams 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 Sweet Portland Dreams?+

No. Like every line dance, the Sweet Portland Dreams 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 Sweet Portland Dreams 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 Sweet Portland Dreams 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.