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Steps for Shortnin' Bread Line Dance

There's an entire world of line dancing that exists beyond the ever-popular Electric Slide. Included among the many tune-specific line dance routines is the Shortnin' Bread Shuffle, usually performed to the song "Shortnin' Bread" by the band The Tractors. Line dancing is often associated with country western music and culture, though variations exist in countries across the world. It has also become part of some physical education teachers' curriculum, as it provides a solid cardiovascular workout. Learning the Shortnin' Bread Shuffle is not difficult.

Things You'll Need

  • Music player
  • "Shortnin' Bread" song by The Tractors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Do the grapevine to the left for the first 4 counts, then switch and grapevine to the right for the counts 5 through 8.

    • 2

      Lead with your right foot and do a step-close-step-tap to the right for four counts then lead with your left foot and do a step-close-step-tap to the left for four counts.

    • 3

      Walk in a counterclockwise circle (to the right) for seven counts, leading with your right foot. Then, switch directions and walk in a clockwise circle (to the left) for 7 counts, leading with the left foot.

    • 4

      Repeat Steps 1 and 2.

    • 5

      Walk in a clockwise circle for seven counts, leading with the left foot. Switch directions and walk in a counterclockwise circle for seven counts, leading with the right foot.

    • 6

      Do a heel-toe with your right foot, cross it front of your left leg, and to a heel-stomp. This should last for four counts. Switch feet and repeat the same sequence with your left foot for four counts. Then, repeat both sequences starting with the right foot.

    • 7

      Do four 2-count jumps, making a quarter-turn to the right after each one. Once you've completed the fourth jump, can repeat the entire dance.

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