Line dance tutorial

In da House!

Danced to “In the House” by Outasight.

Intermediate4 wall32 countShane McKeever (IRE), Fred Whitehouse (IRE), Jean-Pierre Madge (CH), Guillaume Richard (FR), Dee Musk (UK) & Niels Poulsen (DK)
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Questions people ask

What song is the In da House! line dance danced to?+

The In da House! is most commonly danced to “In the House” by Outasight. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the In da House! 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 In da House! an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the In da House! 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 In da House!?+

No. Like every line dance, the In da House! 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 In da House! at home?+

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.

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 In da House! 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.

In da House! Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls