Last Updated on September 11, 2020 by Corinne Schmitt
I put together this list of popular line dances moms should know for a few reasons. First, I LOVE to dance. As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, it’s one of my favorite ways to sneak in a workout when I don’t feel like working out. Second, kids love when you show an interest, rather than disdain, for their interests. Also, one of our favorite family activities is family dance party.
During our latest family dance party, we created a Pandora station for “Non-Country Line Dances.” My younger two were impressed when I knew the steps to dances they didn’t and my older two had fun laughing at my poor execution of them.
Many of you will know most, if not all of these, but in case you don’t I’m sharing instructional videos (found on YouTube) for each one. Whether you perform these at home for a fun workout or you decide to break them out at the middle school dance you’ve volunteered to chaperone, you need to familiarize yourself with this list of popular line dances in order to impress (or embarrass) your kids.
I’m intentionally omitting wedding dance floor favorites like the Chicken Dance and the Macarena because everyone knows those. If you don’t, I apologize for my assumption and recommend you start there before taking on any of the ones I’ve listed below.
List of Popular Line Dances
Electric Slide
I know, it seems hypocritical for me to include the Electric Slide after I skipped the Chicken Dance and the Macarena. However, I know a lot of people who can’t remember the steps to this dance until the first couple of rounds on the dance floor. Plus, it’s one of the easiest to learn so if you’re new to line dancing, this is a great one to start with.
Cupid Shuffle
The cupid shuffle is another popular line dance at weddings and school dances. The steps repeat and they aren’t very complicated so it’s one that everyone in the family can do.
Cha Cha Slide
The video below is NOT an instructional step-by-step video because the Cha Cha Slide lyrics tell you exactly what to do. Plus, unlike the Electric Slide and Cupid Shuffle, it’s not a cycle of the same 16 or 20 count steps repeated over and over. You just need to listen to the song and follow the instructions.
Cotton Eyed Joe
Country line dancing is a whole different thing from the wedding/school dance thing, which is why I’m not including country line dances here. However, Cotton Eyed Joe is a crossover song that DOES make its way into these events. Faster than the Cupid Shuffle, it’ll get your pulse going.
Gangnam Style
Okay, knowing how to dance to the song Gangnam Style isn’t going to impress your kids, however NOT knowing the dance might embarrass them. This dance is so widely known that NOT knowing the moves is like not knowing who the President of the United States is. Okay, not really, but to your kids, probably.
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OMGoodness! Hillary Clinton danced on the Ellen show?! I’m speechless. But thanks for the cool mom dance tips. 🙂