Line dance

From The Ground Up

Danced to “From the Ground Up” by Dan + Shay.

Advanced2 wall96 countWaltzRachael McEnaney (USA) & Rob Fowler (ES)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at St. Michael's Mutual Club

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St. Michael's Mutual Club
Gibbstown · Tuesdays & Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the From The Ground Up line dance danced to?+

The From The Ground Up is most commonly danced to “From the Ground Up” by Dan + Shay. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the From The Ground Up line dance?+

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.

Is the From The Ground Up an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the From The Ground 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.

Do you need a partner to dance the From The Ground Up?+

No. Like every line dance, the From The Ground 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 From The Ground Up at home?+

Work through the step sheet 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 From The Ground 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.

From The Ground Up Line Dance — Song & Counts | Walls