Line dance tutorial
Danced to “Fire on Up” by Paper Kings.
Played at Stampede Temecula, Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon and Little Red Hen
Tutorial
Demo
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The Fire On Up is most commonly danced to “Fire on Up” by Paper Kings. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.
96 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.
Yes, the Fire On Up is rated advanced. 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.
No. Like every line dance, the Fire On Up is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.
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.
A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Fire On Up repeats the same 96-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.