In line dancing, there is a definite set of structures to all dances; the main one to get is the "count." These "counts" correspond with the beat to the music and sometimes last as long as the song. A "pattern" is a group of steps stringed together in a specific order to be danced by everyone at the same time. Obtain copies of dance sheets while at clubs and bars (usually handed out by the disc jockeys) and read over the order of the steps and their counts to the song. Dance in the back of the room to watch other people and make sure you know what you are doing. Attending group classes is a fun way to learn line dance steps and their orders.
These steps are found in several dances and can be combined in multiple ways.
Grapevine: Start with your feet together. Take your left foot and step to the side. Cross your right foot behind your left. Cross your left foot over your right and take the final step. Repeat these steps with the opposite feet to go to the right.
Hitch: Raise one knee straight up to have the upper leg parallel to the floor and lower part of the leg straight down, making a 90-degree angle.
Lock: While standing, simply cross one leg tightly in front of the other.
Scuff: Gently swing or kick your leg past the standing foot and let the sole of your shoe make contact with the floor. This step is commonly done to change direction in a line dance. To do this, simply pivot on the ball of your standing leg while your other leg swings forward.
Twist: Keep both feet together on the ground and move the heels right and left.
Shuffle: Also called the cha-cha-cha. Step forward with your right foot while lifting the left one off the ground. Step back on the left foot and bring the right one back underneath you and do three little steps. Repeat with the other foot.