Classic Step Sheets & Music

Classic Line Dances continue in use based on a rotating schedule. Consult the step sheet for the usage dates.

QUESTIONS? Contact: Line Dance Chairperson – Satu Ketellapper

Step Sheet Key:

  • Directions on the step sheets will be defined by points on a clock.
  • Forward will be denoted as 12:00; Right shall be denoted as 3:00; Back shall be denoted as 6:00; and Left shall be denoted as 9:00.
  • Diagonal directions of travel shall be denoted around the clock as 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, and 10:30, respectively.
  • The amount of rotation for turns refers to the rotation of the dancers feet, not the amount of body rotation.
  • If there is a discrepancy between the dance script and the video, please contact Clive Stevens.

Classic Line Dance

Competitive Line Dance has grown far from its roots in social line dance and developed into a dance sport. It uses motions from Country, Ballroom, Latin, Street, and Stage dance. The choreography and music are chosen by the Line Dance committee, pre-released, and changed every dance season. In Classic Line Dance competition, dancers are evenly spaced in lines and required to dance the step descriptions, as written, on the first dance-through. Then, in Novice and above divisions, competitors can vary from the step descriptions using their own choreography to highlight the music, as long as the steps follow the original flow of the dance. Classic rules are quite strict and do not allow any floor work or acrobatics. You can compete from Newcomer through Advanced, and then must win points to graduate to the top Star divisions. Download the complete line dance rules for more information.

Showcase Line Dance

Music is chosen and released based on musicality. story line, and used for two dance seasons. Dancers choose their own choreography based on the repetitive phrasing of the music and the spatial structure and flow of the dance. They are not required to stay in lines. The most successful showcase programs have choreography that tells a story and accents all aspects of the music. Jumps, splits and other tricks are allowed. There are several dances per motion and these rotate usage. For example, smooth would have Nightclub for two dance seasons, then change to West Coast Swing for two dance seasons. Dancers must be Intermediate or Advanced level, as these division winners receive graduation points towards the Star divisions.

To graduate to ascension Star divisions, you must have points from both Classic and Showcase divisions.

A and B Classic Dances for Stars

This is a Classic Line Dance division that follows Classic rules referenced above. However, Star competitors have slightly more relaxed rules. These dances change every dance season by the called motions used. Dance A is always a slower dance, and Dance B is a faster dance.

Solo Medley for Stars

In this division, competitors choose their own music and follow UCWDC Line Dance rules. Dancers present a theme or story around a medley of music while dancing in a solo format. A solo medley is more showcase than classic. Successful medleys use a variety of dances, and musicality is of utmost importance. Download the complete line dance rules on the UCWDC website for more information.

Pro/Am Line Dance

This division was designed to give newer line dance competitors the opportunity to be on the floor with their instructor dancing in front of them. There are two divisions, Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate/Advanced and the instructor chooses the dances to be competed. Placements are not given in these divisions, only medal grades and there are no overall titles awarded. Dancers are allowed to do variations, however, the instructor cannot.

Teams Line Dance

There are seven categories in the Teams division. Teams select their own music and assemble a medley. Teams must be three or more people. There are no age divisions. Team Line Dance Classic Country must use 100% country music and 100% line dance. Team Line Dance Open can use any music, 100% line dance, and may use props. Team Combo must show at least 90 seconds each of both line and couples dancing to any music and may use props. Team Cabaret is any music, any combination of line and/or couples dancing, has more relaxed movement limitations and are allowed props. Team International is for demonstration of dancing indigenous to a country. There are no costume, music, or movement limitations. In Teams, synchronization, musicality, and formation changes are all of importance.

Choreography Line Dance

In this division, a competitor choreographs their own dance, chooses music, and creates a step sheet. The choreography itself is judged, not the dancers. The steps should match the motion given in the step sheet and the choreographer must be present in the room when the dance is performed. The possible divisions are Newcomer/Novice and Intermediate/Advanced in both country and non-country music. The final division is ABC where the dance has multiple parts and is executed to match the repetitive phrasing of the music.

All recorded music is protected by US and other patent and copyright laws. It is unfair and illegal to copy or use music for which the authors have not been compensated for their intellectual property.

UCWDC Showcase, Masters, SuperStars, Crown and RisingStars Division competition dance routines are required to be choreographed to specific songs or music medleys. In order to enhance the duration, showmanship and musicality of those competition dance performances, Special Cut competition music was created by the United Country Western Dance Council Music Committee. All of the music used in the creation of the Special Cut competition music was assembled and edited by the committee from legally obtained sources.

Before downloading and opening the file and using this Special Cut track of music for the creation of dance choreography, practice, competition, or any other purpose, the downloader must expressly agree that he or she understands his or her obligation under US and other patent and copyright laws to first legally obtain and purchase, from any music track provider of their choice, the original track(s) or CD(s) that were used in the creation of the Special Cut needed for dance competition.

By downloading this Special Cut, the downloader stipulates to the United Country Western Dance Council®, with intent to be legally bound, that he or she is already the owner of a legally obtained copy of all of the original source music used in its creation and further indemnifies the UCWDC against all blame and responsibility for any failure on the part of the downloader to obtain and use legally purchased music.

If the downloader prefers to edit and cut his or her own practice music from his or her personal copy of the original track(s), the UCWDC will gladly provide a compilation of the edits and cuts the dancer needs to make the tune usable as a Showcase competition number.

Motions ClassicsMotions ShowcaseDates
Starter & Honky Tonk:
Dance A
Newcomer: Pulse
Novice, Intermediate,
Advanced: Rise & Fall		February 11
Intermediate & Advanced:
Pulse		Rise & FallMarch 11
Newcomer: Cuban
Novice, Intermediate,
Advanced: Smooth		April 1
Starter & Honky Tonk:
Dance B
Novice, Intermediate,
Advanced: Cuban
Risingstars & Superstars:
Dance A
Crown: Dance A		PulseMay 5
All Levels: StreetJune 3
All Levels: Stage
Risingstars & Superstars:
Dance B
Crown: Dance B		SmoothJune 24

Motion & Dances 2026

Rise & Fall: Waltz
Pulse: Polka
Smooth: Triple Two
Cuban: Chacha
Street: see 2026 stepsheet
Stage: see 2026 Stepsheet

Step Sheets

Dance A – I Didn’t Come Here To Leave [February 11, 2026] 

Music
Stepsheet
Walkthrough
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Dance B – Moses Roses Toeses [May 14, 2025]

Music
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Dance B – Nothing but you [May 5, 2026]

Music
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Starter Jr. Primary 0-4

Dance A – Git Up [February 11, 2026]

Music
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Dance B – Shake It Off [May 14, 2025]

Music (updated May 8, 2025)
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Dance B – 1 2 3 4 [May 5, 2026]

Music
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Starter Jr. Primary 5-6

Dance A – 3 Little Birds [February 11, 2026]

Music
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Dance B – Can’t Stop The Feeling [May 14, 2025]

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Dance B – Soda Pop AB [May 5, 2026]

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Starter age 7-17; 18+; 50+

Dance A – Hoedown [February 11, 2026]
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Dance B – Perks [May 14, 2025]
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Dance B – We Cant Wait [May 5, 2026]
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Newcomer Pulse – Nice To Meet You [February 11, 2026]
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Newcomer Smooth – Bigger Houses [April 16, 2025]
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Newcomer Cuban – I Left My Heart In Texas [May 5, 2026]
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Newcomer Street – Ice Ice Baby [June 11, 2025]
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Newcomer Street – PSquare [June 3, 2026]
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Newcomer Stage – I Dance Disco [July 2, 2025]
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Newcomer Stage – Hot Note [June 24, 2026]
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Rise & Fall – Live To Tell It All [February 11, 2026]
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Pulse – Yodelin Blues [March 19, 2025]
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Smooth – Love You Anyway [April 16, 2025]
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Smooth – Work [April 1, 2026]
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Cuban – Mentiras [May 5, 2026]
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Street – Level It Up [June 11, 2025]
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Street – Infectious [June 3, 2026]
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Stage – Big Time Operator [July 2, 2025]
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Stage – Tick Tock Charleston [June 24, 2026]
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Int Rise & Fall – Open Arms [February 11, 2026]
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Int Pulse – That’s Love [March 19, 2025]
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Int Pulse – Honey I’m Good [March 11, 2026]
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Int Smooth – Waiting On You [April 16, 2025]
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Int Smooth – I’ll Light Your Way [April 1, 2026]
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Int Cuban – Bang Bang [May 14, 2025]
Music (updated May 8, 2025)
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Int Cuban – Besame [May 5, 2026]
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Int Street – 1 2 Step [June 11, 2025]
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Int Street – Pretty Girls Rock [June 3, 2026]
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Int Stage – Jazz Man [July 2, 2025]
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Int Stage – Klischee  [June 24, 2026]
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Adv Rise & Fall – Grace & Gratitude [February 11, 2026]
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Adv Pulse – Light It Up [March 19, 2025]
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Adv Pulse – Miss Thang [March 11, 2026]
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Adv Smooth – The Rose [April 16, 2025]
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Adv Smooth – The Climb [April 1, 2026]
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Adv Cuban – Sway With me [May 14, 2025]
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Adv Cuban – The Latin Dancer [May 5, 2026]
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Adv Street – A N O M [June 11, 2025]
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Adv Street – Don’t Sweat It [June 3, 2026]
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Adv Stage – Stayin Alive [July 2, 2025]
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Adv Stage – Jai Ho [June 24, 2026]
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Crown Dance A – Waltzing Alone [March 19, 2025]
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Crown Dance A – Think of Me [May 5, 2026]
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Crown Dance B – All Night Long [July 2, 2025]
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Crown Dance B – Ol’ Rooster [June 24, 2026]
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Dance A – Waltz With Me [March 19, 2025]
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Dance A – Poisoned [May 5, 2026]
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Dance B – Pata Pata [July 2, 2025]
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Dance B – Drive  [June 24, 2026]
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Looking for showcase line dance?  Showcase line music is here!

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