Line dance tutorial

Take Me To The Water

Danced to “To the Water” by Matt Simons.

Advanced1 wall81 countFiona Murray (IRE) & Roy Hadisubroto (IRE)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania

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What song is the Take Me To The Water line dance danced to?+

The Take Me To The Water is most commonly danced to “To the Water” by Matt Simons. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Take Me To The Water line dance?+

81 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 Take Me To The Water an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Take Me To The Water is rated advanced. 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 Take Me To The Water?+

No. Like every line dance, the Take Me To The Water 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 Take Me To The Water 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 Take Me To The Water repeats the same 81-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.