Line dance

Wishful Thinking

Danced to “Lovin' All Night” by Rodney Crowell.

Improver2 wall48 countJim O'Neill (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Foundry at Judson Mill and Jaxson

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The Foundry at Judson Mill
Greenville · Wednesdays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Wishful Thinking line dance danced to?+

The Wishful Thinking is most commonly danced to “Lovin' All Night” by Rodney Crowell. It's also danced to “What Was I Thinking” by Dierks Bentley, “Bar None” by Jordan Davis, “Betty” by Carter Faith.

How many counts is the Wishful Thinking line dance?+

48 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 Wishful Thinking an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Wishful Thinking 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 Wishful Thinking?+

No. Like every line dance, the Wishful Thinking 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 Wishful Thinking 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 Wishful Thinking 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.

Wishful Thinking Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls