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Pattern Dances

Pattern dances are choreographed partner dances, commonly danced in a group and are often named after the song they are danced to. These dances can also be done as line dances with some variations. There are a set number of steps and every couple follows them exactly (apart from an occasional spin or little embellishment).

The link below provides information about forty-eight of these dances with Videos and Step Sheets. It is likely more pattern dances have been invented and will continue to be invented.

**Silver Spurs Country Line Dancing**

Thank you and credit to Jane Gromelski. Much of the information presented below is provided by Jane's Saddlebrooke's Partner's Western Dance Club website (esp. "Video and Step Sheets"). The Saddlebrooke Partner's Western Dance Club offers both dances and lessons at Saddlebrooke. (links are available on the Club RESOURCES page)

Waltz Across Texas

Tutorials:

Cowboy Cha-Cha

Tutorials:

El Paso (Cha-Cha)

Tutorials:

Horseshoe Shuffle

Tutorials:

Sweetheart Schottische

Music Examples:

Tutorials:

Blue Rose

Tutorials:

10 Step

Music Examples:

Tutorials:

Straight from the Hear (Waltz)

Tutorials:

Lover Please Come Back

Tutorials:

 

Saddlebrooke Ranch Social Dance Club

...and Dance like no one is watching