Line dance

Kick It Up

Danced to “Kick The Dust Up” by Luke Bryan.

Intermediate2 wall36 countLisa Bodnar (USA)

Played at Jaxson, Bushwhackers and Doc Holliday's Country Bar & Grill

Bars that play it

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Jaxson
San Francisco · Thursdays & Sundays
Bushwhackers
Tualatin · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Kick It Up line dance danced to?+

The Kick It Up is most commonly danced to “Kick The Dust Up” by Luke Bryan. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Kick It Up line dance?+

36 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 Kick It Up an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Kick It Up 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 Kick It Up?+

No. Like every line dance, the Kick It 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 Kick It Up at home?+

Drill it 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 Kick It Up repeats the same 36-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.