Line dance tutorial

We Can't Wait

Danced to “I Don't Wanna Wait” by David Guetta & OneRepublic.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countMaggie Gallagher, Gary O'Reilly
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Played at Off The Rails, Bourbon Mill and Dance Creations

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Off The Rails
Ludlow · Wednesdays
Bourbon Mill
New Oxford
Dance Creations
Simi Valley · Wednesdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the We Can't Wait line dance danced to?+

The We Can't Wait is most commonly danced to “I Don't Wanna Wait” by David Guetta & OneRepublic. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the We Can't Wait 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 We Can't Wait an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the We Can't Wait is rated abs 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 We Can't Wait?+

No. Like every line dance, the We Can't Wait 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 We Can't Wait 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 We Can't Wait 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.