Line dance tutorial

Keep It Simple

Danced to “Keep It Simple” by James Barker Band.

Beginner4 wall32 countMaggie Gallagher
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, DanceMor Ballroom and Jaxson

Tutorial

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
DanceMor Ballroom
Swisher · Wednesdays & Thursdays
Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Keep It Simple line dance danced to?+

The Keep It Simple is most commonly danced to “Keep It Simple” by James Barker Band. It's also danced to “Simple” by Florida Georgia Line.

How many counts is the Keep It Simple 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 Keep It Simple a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Keep It Simple 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 Keep It Simple?+

No. Like every line dance, the Keep It Simple 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 Keep It Simple 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 Keep It Simple 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.