Line dance

Take the Lead (Looking at Me)

Danced to “Looking At Me” by Sabrina Carpenter.

Advanced2 wall48 countKatie Robinson, Elizabeth Banescu
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood Coast and Stampede Temecula

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Questions people ask

What song is the Take the Lead (Looking at Me) line dance danced to?+

The Take the Lead (Looking at Me) is most commonly danced to “Looking At Me” by Sabrina Carpenter. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Take the Lead (Looking at Me) line dance?+

48 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 Take the Lead (Looking at Me) an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Take the Lead (Looking at Me) 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 the Lead (Looking at Me)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Take the Lead (Looking at Me) 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 the Lead (Looking at Me) at home?+

Watch the demo video on this page a few times through, then drill one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. 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 the Lead (Looking at Me) repeats the same 48-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.