Line dance

The Walk

Danced to “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits.

Improver2 wall64 countLarry Pizzini Jr. (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Ranch Saloon, Bigshots Billiards Bar & Grill and Moonshine Beach

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The Ranch Saloon
Anaheim · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Bigshots Billiards Bar & Grill
Lake Forest · Sundays & Wednesdays & Thursdays
Moonshine Beach
San Diego · Tuesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

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

The The Walk is most commonly danced to “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the The Walk line dance?+

64 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 Walk an improver line dance?+

Yes, the The Walk 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 Walk?+

No. Like every line dance, the The Walk 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 Walk 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 Walk repeats the same 64-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.