How to Do the Halloween Hop: The Halloween Line Dance
“Halloween Hop” by LVCRFT, David Dastmalchian and Thunderwolf is the Halloween line dance. Think the Cha Cha Slide, the Electric Slide or the Macarena, but for Halloween. The song calls out every move, so anyone can do it, from kids at a classroom party to a packed haunted house dance floor.
Who’s in the video
The official how-to video was directed by Thunderwolf, who dances it with Skeleton Sam and a crew of cosplayers and influencers: Jackie Rose, Scarycutesam, Socal_Leatherface, itsGiselleMusic, mandoisthepunkest, Yatso_go and more. Filmed by Stephanie, with THIC MYERS on ideas and filming and Chuy on transportation and assistance.
How to do the Halloween Hop
- Stomp your feet like Frankenstein. Big, heavy, stiff-legged stomps, arms out in front like the monster.
- “Thriller” hands side to side. Claw hands up, Michael Jackson “Thriller” style, swaying side to side.
- Slide to the left, slide to the right. One slide each way, right on the beat.
- Go Norman Bates to the beat, pump your fist for Halloween. The Psycho shower-scene stab, on the beat, then a fist pump for Halloween.
- Hop!. Jump with the beat: “Hop Hop Hop Hop Hop Hop!” Then do it all again.
Repeat with the song, and follow Dastmalchian’s calls. He’ll tell you what’s next. Want to sing along too? Watch the Halloween Hop lyric video.
The Halloween Hop step-sheet line dance
Line dancers have their own routine too. Lesley Rands and Suzanna Rands (UK) choreographed a 32-count, one-wall beginner line dance to Halloween Hop in October 2024. Get the step sheet on CopperKnob. The song runs 3:50 at 124 BPM.
About the song
LVCRFT, the Halloween music collective of GRAMMY-winning hitmakers, released “Halloween Hop” in September 2024 with award-winning actor, writer and producer David Dastmalchian and horror cosplayer and content creator Thunderwolf. LVCRFT’s Lil Punkin, DeepKutz and Norman Crates are on it too. It also appears on Skeleton Sam’s Deadtime Stories, and it’s on vinyl with re-imagined art by Drew Rausch.
Where to do it
- Halloween and costume parties
- Haunted houses and home haunts
- Classroom Halloween parties and trunk-or-treats
- Halloween dance classes and line dance nights
Halloween Hop FAQ
What is the Halloween line dance?
“Halloween Hop” by LVCRFT, David Dastmalchian and Thunderwolf is a Halloween line dance song: like the Cha Cha Slide or the Electric Slide, the lyrics call out every move, so anyone can follow along.
Who sings Halloween Hop?
Halloween Hop is by LVCRFT, the Halloween music collective of GRAMMY-winning hitmakers, with actor David Dastmalchian on vocals and horror content creator Thunderwolf.
Is there a step sheet for the Halloween Hop line dance?
Yes. Lesley Rands and Suzanna Rands choreographed a 32-count, one-wall beginner line dance to Halloween Hop in October 2024. The step sheet is on CopperKnob and BootStepper.
Is Halloween Hop good for kids?
Yes. The moves are simple and called out in the song, so it works for classroom Halloween parties, trunk-or-treats and family dance floors.
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