Line dance

Thinkin' Country

Danced to “What Was I Thinkin'” by Dierks Bentley.

Beginner4 wall48 countSimon Ward
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Molly Darcy's, Westwood Coast and Kicker's Country Bar

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Molly Darcy's
Danbury · Tuesdays & Fridays
Westwood Coast
Orange County
Kicker's Country Bar
Jacksonville Beach · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Thinkin' Country line dance danced to?+

The Thinkin' Country is most commonly danced to “What Was I Thinkin'” by Dierks Bentley. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Thinkin' Country line dance?+

48 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 Thinkin' Country a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Thinkin' Country 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 Thinkin' Country?+

No. Like every line dance, the Thinkin' Country 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 Thinkin' Country 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 Thinkin' Country 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.