Line Dance Difficulty Levels

Absolute Beginner

For those with no prior experience

68-100 SLOW

Counts: 16 (32)

•Simple steps: touches, sways, heel digs, kicks, stomps
•Few turns (max one 1/4 or 1/2 turn)
•16 counts or less
•Introduces terminology and floor etiquette

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Beginner

Builds on AB knowledge

100-160 MED

Counts: 32 (48)

•Introduces cross body, weaves, more turns
•Moderate tempo
•Typically 32–48 counts
•Encourages confidence and flow

Key Objective:

Add movement, travel steps, and confidence

Improver

Assumes basic experience

100-160 MED

Counts: 64

•Adds Electric Kicks, Mambos, Rolling Grapevines
•Uses syncopation and styling from varied rhythms
•Tags and restarts may appear
•Up to 64 counts

Key Objective:

Longer routines, more rhythms, tags/restarts

Intermediate

For experienced dancers

160-200+ FAST

Counts: No limit

•Phrased choreography, complex combinations
•Multiple turns
•Frequent tags, restarts, and bridges
•Up to 64+ counts

Key Objective:

Master styling, phrased choreography

Steps in this level:

Dorothy Step Heel Jack Mash Potato Turn - Full Turn - Full +Turn - Hesitation Turn - Pencil Turn - Spiral Vaudeville

Advanced

Full spectrum of step patterns

160-200+ FAST

Counts: No limit

•Complex choreography
•Embraces all tempos and rhythms
•High technique, coordination, and performance
•No count limit

Key Objective:

Perform challenging routines with style

Steps in this level:

Ankle Rock Apple Jack Body Roll Body Roll Side Drop Recover Moon Walk Roger Rabbit Running Man Snake Hips Turn - Spiral Hitch Turn - Spiral Lock Worm

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