Line dance

The Smile on Your Face

Danced to “When You Say Nothing at All” by The Whiskey Brothers.

Improver2 wall32 countJosé Miguel Belloque Vane (NL) & Niels Poulsen (DK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Ranchman's and Windy City Line Dance Mania

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Ranchman's
Calgary · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays

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Questions people ask

What song is the The Smile on Your Face line dance danced to?+

The The Smile on Your Face is most commonly danced to “When You Say Nothing at All” by The Whiskey Brothers. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the The Smile on Your Face 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 Smile on Your Face an improver line dance?+

Yes, the The Smile on Your Face 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 Smile on Your Face?+

No. Like every line dance, the The Smile on Your Face 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 Smile on Your Face 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 Smile on Your Face 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.