Line dance tutorial

Turn It Up

Danced to “Turn Up the Music” by Chris Brown.

Intermediate4 wall32 countPaige Glickman
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Little Red Hen, InCahoots and Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon

Tutorial

Bars that play it

Every bar has its go-to setlist

Here's where this one shows up.

Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays
InCahoots
Fullerton · Wednesdays
Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon
Norco · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

Also on those floors

The rest of their setlist

✓Turn It Upthis page
Honky Tonk WayIntermediate
The VibeIntermediate
Lightning PolkaIntermediate
Browse all dances

More on the Turn It Up line dance

Questions people ask

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

The Turn It Up is most commonly danced to “Turn Up the Music” by Chris Brown. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Turn It Up 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 Turn It Up an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Turn 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 Turn It Up?+

No. Like every line dance, the Turn 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 Turn It Up 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 Turn It Up 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.