Line dance

The Cowboy

Danced to “I'm A Cowboy” by Smokin' Armadillos.

Improver2 wall48 countKole Dunn
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo

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Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the The Cowboy line dance danced to?+

The The Cowboy is most commonly danced to “I'm A Cowboy” by Smokin' Armadillos. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the The Cowboy 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 The Cowboy an improver line dance?+

Yes, the The Cowboy is rated improver. 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 The Cowboy?+

No. Like every line dance, the The Cowboy 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 The Cowboy at home?+

Work through the step sheet 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 The Cowboy 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.

The Cowboy Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls