Line dance tutorial

The Door

Danced to “The Door” by Teddy Swims.

Beginner4 wall32 countJeff Smilko (USA) & Kari Smilko (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Seasalt’s Honkytonk on the Beach, Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon and Arizona Pete's

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon
Norco · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays
Arizona Pete's
Greensboro · Fridays

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Questions people ask

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

The The Door is most commonly danced to “The Door” by Teddy Swims. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the The Door 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 The Door a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the The Door is rated 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 The Door?+

No. Like every line dance, the The Door 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 Door 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 The Door 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.

The Door Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls