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Learn the Copperhead Road Line Dance

Learn the Copperhead Road Line Dance — video by Dirt Road Dancing Play · 4:04

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Troy and Elise teach this 16-count, four-wall country party favourite in two sets of eight counts, then dance all 16 counts from the top. Short and clear, and a crowd-pleaser at weddings and parties.

  • 4 min
  • Beginner
  • Low impact (no jumping)
  • No equipment
  • Line dance

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  1. First eight, counts 1–4: heel steps, tapping a heel forward and bringing it back together on the 'and'. 0:39
  2. Counts 5–8: heel hitches with each foot, shown facing you and then from behind. 1:01
  3. Put the first eight counts together: the heel steps, then the heel hitches. 1:30
  4. Second eight: repeat the heel steps, with a bigger kick out if you want extra style. 1:50
  5. Box stomps: a stamped jazz box, crossing the right foot over and stepping back, turning you to the next wall. 2:22
  6. All 16 counts from the top; the dance then starts again facing the next wall. 3:14

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • First eight counts: four heel steps, then heel hitches with each foot
  • Second eight: repeat the heel steps, then box stomps that turn you to the next wall
  • Take the whole dance from the top and repeat it facing each of the four walls

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Joints it uses light on the joints

  • Hips movesheel hitches, cross-over box stomps
  • Knees movesheel steps, heel hitches, box stomps
  • Ankles & feet movesheel steps, stomps, turn to the next wall

A guide to the joints this video’s moves load, from what the coach does — not medical advice. Some ache is normal; stop if a joint hurts sharply. How joints are rated

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Video by Dirt Road Dancing; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety