Line dance

Cowboy Up!

Danced to “Bury the Shovel” by Clay Walker.

Intermediate4 wall32 countShannon Finnegan (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Big Whisky Saloon

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Big Whisky Saloon
Puyallup · Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Cowboy Up! line dance danced to?+

The Cowboy Up! is most commonly danced to “Bury the Shovel” by Clay Walker. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Cowboy Up! 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 Cowboy Up! an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Cowboy Up! is rated intermediate. 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 Cowboy Up!?+

No. Like every line dance, the Cowboy Up! 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 Cowboy Up! at home?+

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.

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 Cowboy Up! 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.

Cowboy Up! Line Dance — Demo Video, Song & Counts | Walls