Line dance tutorial

The Fighter

Danced to “The Fighter” by Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood.

Intermediate2 wall32 countRob Holley
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, DanceMor Ballroom and The Banque

Tutorial

Demo

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
DanceMor Ballroom
Swisher · Wednesdays & Thursdays
The Banque
Norfolk · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

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

The The Fighter is most commonly danced to “The Fighter” by Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the The Fighter line dance?+

32 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 Fighter an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the The Fighter 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 The Fighter?+

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