Line dance tutorial

Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm)

Danced to Crank It Up by Colt Ford

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Learn the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.

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Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm)

Beginner2 walls32 counts
Choreographed by Trevor ThorntonView step sheet on Copperknob
Tempo — start slow, build up

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How to do the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) line dance

A beginner, 2-wall, 32-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.

Frequently asked questions

What song is the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) line dance danced to?+

The Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) is most commonly danced to “Crank It Up” by Colt Ford. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) line dance?+

32 counts across 2 walls. The same sequence repeats, rotating 180° to face the opposite wall each time until you're back to where you started.

Is the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm)?+

No. Like every line dance, the Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) 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 Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) at home?+

Slow the tutorial to 70–75% speed and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music. The player on this page lets you loop any 8-count and adjust speed without leaving the page.

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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.
Crank it Up (Goin' Hamm) repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall 2 times through.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.