| Basic Linedance Steps | |
| Heel Strut | Step with Heel first 1 & 2 & etc Obvious 2 part action - Can be done forward or back, leading left or right |
Toe Strut |
Step with Toe first 1 & 2 & etc Obvious 2 part action - Can be done forward or back, leading left or right |
Scuff/Brush |
Bringing foot forward in a scuffing motion Very similar to a brush (which is “gentler”) |
Pivot |
Step, Swivel in opposite direction to lead foot 1-2 Can be ¼ or ½ turn often followed by another step (Step pivot step, Step quarter step 1 & 2) |
Side Touch |
Step to Side and Touch other foot together 1-2 Can be done to the right or left (often in combination Left Right etc) |
Charleston Step |
Sweep Forward Back, Sweep Back Forward 1-2-3-4 Can be done on either foot |
Vine |
Side Behind Side Touch (or kick, scuff, ¼ etc) 1-2-3-4 Can be done to the right or left. |
Weave |
Side Cross Side Behind 1-2-3-4 Can be done to the right or left |
Coaster |
Back Together Forward 1 & 2 Can be done on either foot (weight always ends on the start foot) Opposite to Mambo (Forward Rock Back) |
Mambo |
Forward Rock Back 1 & 2 Can be done on either foot (weight always ends on the start foot) Can also be done to the side (side rock cross) Opposite to Coaster |
Sailor |
Behind Side Side 1 & 2 Can be done on either foot (weight always ends on the start foot) |
Shuffle |
Step Together Step 1 & 2 Can be done forward or back, left or right (chasse) or even Diagonal |
Lock Steps |
Step Lock (place foot behind first foot) Step 1 & 2 Can be done forward or back, leading Left or Right |
| Kick-Ball-Change | Kick, Back on ball of same foot, Step on other foot 1 & 2 Can be done on either foot (weight always ends on the same foot) |
Jazz Box |
Cross Back Side Step 1-2-3-4 Can be done to the right or left, often combined with ¼ turn on 3rd step |
Rocking Chair |
Step Forward Back Back Forward 1-2-3-4 Can be done to leading with right or left |
Figure of 8 vine |
Side Behind ¼ Step ½ ¼ Behind Side 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 Can be done to the right or left |
Rumba Box |
Side Together Forward, Side Together Back 1 & 2, 3 & 4 Can be done to leading with right or left Can be done forward or back |
Rock & ½ shuffle turn |
Rock Forward and Back into a shuffle turn 1-2-3 & 4 Can be ¼ , ½ , or ¾ or even full turn Can be done to leading with right or left |
Heel Ball Cross |
Step to side with heel, then onto ball of same foot, then Cross 1 & 2 Can be done to the right or left |
Toe Fan |
Fan toe out and back 1-2 often done right then left (or vice versa) |
Cross Point |
Step foot across the other then Point toe of other foot to side 1-2 Can be done to leading with right or left |
Basic Waltz Step |
Step together together 1-2-3 Waltz beat – can be done with either foot Can be done forward or backward can incorporate ½ turn on first beat |
Twinkle |
Cross together together 1-2-3 Waltz step – can be done with either foot can incorporate ¼ or ½ turns on second bea |
Step Slide |
Large step to side, slide other foot together over 2 beats 1-2-3 Can be done with either lead foot |