Line dance

Double Up

Danced to “2 Is Better Than 1” by Louis II.

Intermediate4 wall64 countPhrasedAmy Glass (USA) & Darren Bailey (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Yale Saloon, The Original Cancun Cantina and Windy City Line Dance Mania

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The Yale Saloon
Vancouver · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
The Original Cancun Cantina
Hanover · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Double Up line dance danced to?+

The Double Up is most commonly danced to “2 Is Better Than 1” by Louis II. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Double Up line dance?+

64 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 Double Up an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Double 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 Double Up?+

No. Like every line dance, the Double 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 Double Up 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 Double Up repeats the same 64-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.