Line dance

Used Ta Be My Girl

Danced to “Use Ta Be My Girl (Blakka's Edit)” by The O'Jays.

Improver1 wall48 countAndrew McDow (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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What song is the Used Ta Be My Girl line dance danced to?+

The Used Ta Be My Girl is most commonly danced to “Use Ta Be My Girl (Blakka's Edit)” by The O'Jays. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Used Ta Be My Girl line dance?+

48 counts across 1 wall. The same sequence repeats, facing the same wall the whole way through until you're back to where you started.

Is the Used Ta Be My Girl an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Used Ta Be My Girl is rated improver. 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 Used Ta Be My Girl?+

No. Like every line dance, the Used Ta Be My Girl 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 Used Ta Be My Girl at home?+

Work through the step sheet 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 Used Ta Be My Girl 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.