New York 2 LA

The New York 2 LA is most commonly danced to “NY2LA” by Press Play. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

48 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.

Yes, the New York 2 LA 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.

No. Like every line dance, the New York 2 LA 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 New York 2 LA repeats the same 48-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.