Line dance tutorial

Back2Back

Danced to “I Like It” by Alesso, Nate Smith.

Improver4 wall32 countTrevor Thornton & Brandon Zahorsky
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Neon Boots, Hill Country and Westwood SF

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Here's where this one shows up.

Neon Boots
Houston · Thursdays
Hill Country
New York · Tuesdays
Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Back2Back line dance danced to?+

The Back2Back is most commonly danced to “I Like It” by Alesso, Nate Smith. It's also danced to “I Like It” by Hot Shade, Mike Perry.

How many counts is the Back2Back line dance?+

32 counts across 4 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 90° to face a new wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Back2Back an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Back2Back is rated improver. If you're new to line dancing, get comfortable with basic grapevines and triple steps first, then drill it one 8-count at a time.

Do you need a partner to dance the Back2Back?+

No. Like every line dance, the Back2Back is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.

How do I practice the Back2Back at home?+

Slow the tutorial video on this page to 70–75% speed in YouTube's settings and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

What is a line dance?+

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Back2Back repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall each time through. Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.