Black Betty EZ

The Black Betty EZ is most commonly danced to “Black Betty's Worldwide (feat. Heymous Molly)” by Xenia Ghali. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

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.

Yes, the Black Betty EZ is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

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

Watch the demo video on this page a few times through, then drill one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music.

A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Black Betty EZ 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.