• BootStepper Logo
    BootStepper

Command Palette

Search for a command to run...

  • Dances
  • Choreographers
  • Songs
  • Videos
  • Playlists
  • Step Sheet Editor
  • Live Sessions
  • Charts
Misc
  • AI MusicNEW
  • Steps
  • Levels
  • Analytics

BootStepper

Your ultimate resource for line dancing, choreography, and community.

FacebookFacebookInstagramInstagramXXDiscordDiscordTikTokTikTok

© 2025 BootStepper. All rights reserved.

Quick Links

  • Dances
  • Choreographers
  • Songs
  • Playlists
  • Live Sessions
  • Step Sheet Editor

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookie Policy
  • Data Deletion Policy

About & Contact

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Install App
  • Our Story
  • AI Music
Intermediate

Holdin' Me Back

Choreographed by Shane McKeever
Music: There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back by Shawn Mendes
SpotifySpotifyApple MusicApple MusicYouTube MusicYouTube MusicAmazon MusicAmazon Music
Print

Select a song to start playing

96counts0walls0tags0restarts9views13videos
0.00 (0 ratings)
Created: 6/1/2017
COUNTRYPHRASED
Step Sheet
Analytics
Step Sheet
Videos

Video Type

Platform

Showing 12 of 13 videos
demo31.2K views
teach27.4K views
teach18.4K views
demo13.2K views
teach13.1K views
teach7.4K views
demo5.8K views
demo1.4K views
teach1.0K views
demo681 views
teach549 views
demo547 views
Rating Distribution
5 stars
0%
4 stars
0%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 stars
0%

Want to share your thoughts?

Sign in to rate and comment on this dance.

Sign In
Reviews

No ratings or comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!

Playlists with this dance

No public playlists found

This dance hasn't been added to any public playlists yet.

Commonly swapped songs

Songs that DJs have used as alternatives for this dance in their playlists

No swapped songs found

This dance hasn't been swapped with alternative songs in any playlists yet.

Step Sheet
96 Count, 0 Wall
9/26/2025
Sequence: AABC AABC AABC
 
A: 32 counts
[1-9] Step LF to L Side, Step RF next to LF, Step LF Fwd, R Cha Cha Fwd, Rock LF Fwd, Sweep LF, L Rock, Recover, Side
1,2,3
Step LF to L side, Close RF to LF, Step LF fwd
4&5
Step RF fwd, close LF to RF, Step RF fwd
6,7
Rock LF fwd, recover weight to RF as you sweep LF from front to back
8&1
Rock LF behind RF, recover weight to RF, Step LF to L side
 
[10-16&] Hips R & L, Cha Cha to R, Hold, Close, Side, Cross Rock, Recover
2,3
Roll hips to R, Roll hips to L
4&5,6
Step RF to R side, Close LF to RF, Step RF to R side, Hold
&7
Close LF to RF, Step RF to R side
8&
Cross rock LF over RF, recover weight to RF
 
[17-25] Side Step (with leg lift), Cross, Full Spiral, Slide L to L Side, Hold, Hip bumps to L diagonal
1,2
Step LF to L side as you flick RF out to R side and continue to a hitch
3,4
Cross RF over LF, make a full spiral turn over L shoulder
5,6,7
Step LF a large step to L side (5), drag RF towards LF (6,7)
8,1
Touch RF to L diagonal (10.30) as you bump hips to R x 2
Still facing 10.30, Rock RF back, Recover weight to LF
[26-32] Rock, Recover, Botafogo, Cross, ¼ Turn, ¼ Side, Close
2,3
Still facing 10.30, Rock RF back, Recover weight to LF
4&5
Squaring up to 12.00, Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Recover weight to RF, Cross LF over RF, make ¼ turn L stepping RF back (face 9.00)
6,7
Making ¼ Turn L (face 6.00), Step LF to L side, Close RF to LF
8&
* *when going in to Part B, just Step Lf to L Side on count 8
Step RF to R side as you drag L toe towards RF (1), Close LF to RF as you hitch R knee (2), Step RF to R side (&)
B: 32 counts
[1-8] Slide, Together & Hitch, Side, Shoulder Pops, Kick, Cross, Back, Side, Head and Arms L,R,L
1,2&
Step RF to R side as you drag L toe towards RF (1), Close LF to RF as you hitch R knee (2), Step RF to R side (&)
3&4
Keep feet in place as you angle body to R diagonal (1.30) and pop shoulders forward L, R, L,
&5&6
Kick LF fwd (to 12.00) (&), Cross LF over RF (5), Step RF back (&), Step LF to L side (6)
&7&8
Keep feet in place – Put both hands on your head(&) Tilt head to L side(7) Repeat to R (&), Repeat to L (8)
 
[9-16] ¼ Turn, ½ Turn, Coaster step, Kick, Close, Side, Weave to R
1,2,3&4
Make ¼ turn R stepping RF fwd (3.00), Make ½ turn R stepping LF back (9.00), Step back on RF, Close LF to RF, Step RF fwd
5&6
Kick LF fwd, Close LF to RF, Step RF to R side
7&8
Cross LF behind RF, Step RF to R side, Cross LF over RF
Step RF to R side, Touch LF behind RF
[17-25] Step, Touch, ¼ Turn, ½ Turn, Back, Step Out Out, Knee Twist, Touch
1,2
Step RF to R side, Touch LF behind RF
3,4
Make ¼ turn L stepping LF fwd (6.00), Make a ½ turn L stepping RF back
5&6
Step LF back (5), Step RF to R side (&), Step LF to L side (6)
7&8
Twist R knee in, take weight to RF as you recover R knee, Touch LF behind RF
Step the ball of the LF to the L side (1), Lower heel to floor as you bend both knees transferring weight to the RF (2,3)
[25-32] Side, Body Circle, Close, Side, Heel Rocks, Coaster Step
1,2,3
Step the ball of the LF to the L side (1), Lower heel to floor as you bend both knees transferring weight to the RF (2,3)
&4
Close LF to RF, Step RF to R side
5&6&
Rock L heel fwd, Recover, Rock L heel to L side, Recover
7&8
Step LF back, Close RF to LF, Step LF fwd
Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Recover weight to RF
C: 32 counts
[1-8] 2 x Botafogos, Mambo Step, Coaster Step
1&2
Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Recover weight to RF
3&4
Cross LF over RF, Rock RF to R side, Recover weight to LF
5&6
Rock RF fwd, Recover weight to LF, Step RF back
7&8
Step LF back, Close RF to LF, Step LF fwd
 
[9-16] 2 x ¼ Pivots (with hip rolls), Kick & Touch, Bend, Recover, Step
1,2
Step RF fwd, make ¼ turn L rolling hips from L to R, taking weight to LF (9.00)
3,4
Step RF fwd, make ¼ turn L rolling hips from L to R, taking weight to LF (6.00)
5&6
Kick RF fwd, Close RF to LF, Touch L toe fwd
7,8
Keeping feet in place, Bend both knees (7), Recover to standing taking weight to LF (8)
Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Recover weight to RF
[17-24] 2 x Botafogos, Mambo Step, Coaster Step
1&2
Cross RF over LF, Rock LF to L side, Recover weight to RF
3&4
Cross LF over RF, Rock RF to R side, Recover weight to LF
5&6
Rock RF fwd, Recover weight to LF, Step RF back
7&8
Step LF back, Close RF to LF, Step LF fwd
Step RF fwd, make ¼ turn L rolling hips from L to R, taking weight to LF (9.00)
[25-32] 2 x ¼ Pivots (with hip rolls), Kick & Touch, Bend, Recover, Step
1,2
Step RF fwd, make ¼ turn L rolling hips from L to R, taking weight to LF (9.00)
3,4
Step RF fwd, make ¼ turn L rolling hips from L to R, taking weight to LF (6.00)
5&6
Kick RF fwd, Close RF to LF, Touch L toe fwd
7,8
Keeping feet in place, Bend both knees (7), Recover to standing keeping weight on RF (8)