“The Lightening Polka” is my favorite dance so it’s going to be #2 on our list of staples to learn. Yeah, there are easier things out there to learn and dances that we use way more at Saddleridge… but there is something to be said about a favorite. You just have to go with it. It’s kind of like that favorite sweater you put on every winter. This is just one we get to wear twice a night when line dancing.
The dance was choreographed by Peter Metelnick and the step sheep can be found here at Kick It. As it says at the top of the step sheet, the dance can be done to “Sin Wagon” by the Dixie Chicks. This is the primary song we hear it to; however, we also use it to “Kerosene” by Miranda Lambert (which isn’t listed on the step sheet). Of course, you can use it for anything that fits the steps. So have at it!
We find that the most difficult part is remembering which way you are turning since this one is a four wall. Of course, others find the jumping the hardest part. To each their own!
I learned the dance first from this video. It is in French, but just follow her feet. (When you watch enough line dancing videos in French, you start picking up what they’re saying as it is.)