Line dance tutorial

Pump It

Danced to “Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas.

Advanced2 wall48 countMasters In Line
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at HopMonk Tavern Novato, Stampede Temecula and Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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HopMonk Tavern Novato
Novato · Thursdays
Whiskey River Dancehall & Saloon
Norco · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Pump It line dance danced to?+

The Pump It is most commonly danced to “Pump It” by Black Eyed Peas. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Pump It line dance?+

48 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 Pump It an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Pump It is rated advanced. 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 Pump It?+

No. Like every line dance, the Pump It 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 Pump It 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 Pump It 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.