Line dance

Wild Nights

Danced to “Wild Night” by Martina McBride.

Intermediate4 wall64 countDan Albro (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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Questions people ask

What song is the Wild Nights line dance danced to?+

The Wild Nights is most commonly danced to “Wild Night” by Martina McBride. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Wild Nights line dance?+

64 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 Wild Nights an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Wild Nights 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 Wild Nights?+

No. Like every line dance, the Wild Nights 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 Wild Nights 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 Wild Nights 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.