Country and line dance lessons: what to know

What the job involves, what changes the price, and what to ask a pro.

What country and line dance lessons is

Country and line dance lessons teach choreographed line dances or country partner dances such as the two step, helping groups learn steps to popular songs. Friends and couples take them for bar nights and social dances, and groups book them for team events or a night out.

Signs you need it

  • You go to a country bar and cannot join the line dances because you do not know the steps.
  • You want to dance the two step with a partner but keep stepping on their feet.
  • Your group wants to learn a set of line dances for a party, a wedding or a team night.
  • You know a few steps from videos but lose the sequence when the song speeds up.
  • You want to learn the basic count of country music so you can follow the room.

What the pro does

  • Teach the count and the basic step of the dance, with the song played slowly first.
  • Break the line dance into sections, such as the main pattern, the tag and the restart, and teach each one before putting them together.
  • Practice the two step rhythm with a partner, with the lead and follow roles explained.
  • Run the full sequence to a song at the speed the group will dance it.
  • Give a short sequence to practice at home, with the count written out.

What changes the price

Every job is different, so we do not publish prices. These are the things that move the quote up or down.

  • Private lessons compared with group classes
  • How many classes you book each week and how long each one runs
  • Whether the focus is line dances, partner dances like the two step, or both
  • Whether the instructor is a trained teacher or an experienced social dancer
  • Whether the lessons are for one person, a couple or a whole group
  • Whether lessons happen in a studio, at a venue or online

What a written quote should spell out

  • The dances covered and the group size for the lessons
  • The number of lessons, length and schedule
  • Whether the songs for the routine are chosen with the group or set by the instructor
  • Whether a practice session or social night is included
  • The cancellation and make-up rules

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Which line dances and partner dances do you teach, and which ones are popular for bar nights?
  • How do you teach a group with mixed experience, so everyone keeps up?
  • Can you teach a set to our song, and how long will that take?
  • Do you teach the two step as a couple, and how do you handle a single student?
  • If you are booking for a teen group, what is the instructor's policy on background checks, supervision and venue rules?

Red flags

  • An instructor who expects a large group to learn a full set in one session.
  • Lessons that teach the steps without the count or the song tempo.
  • A teacher who will not describe their training or dance background.
  • Pressure to buy a long package before a trial class.

What you can do yourself

You can watch line dance videos, count the steps to slow songs and practice the two step with a partner on your own. Hire an instructor when you need someone to teach the full sequence, correct the count and build a set your group can dance at a party or event.

Licenses and permits

Country and line dance instruction usually does not require a license. Ask for proof of skill instead, such as training from a dance program, a teaching background or experience teaching social or group dancers.

Country and line dance lessons questions

Do I need a partner for line dancing?

No. Line dances are done in a row or a group, so you can join alone. Partner dances such as the two step need a partner, so ask the instructor how they arrange pairs.

Can a parent book line dance lessons for a child?

Yes. Ask about background checks, supervision, the class policy on pickup and whether parents can watch the class before you book.

How do I find a country dance instructor here?

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