Line dance tutorial

Reason to Stay

Danced to “Reason to Stay” by Brett Young.

Improver4 wall32 countDarren Bailey (UK)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at The Grizzly Rose, Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo and Renegade El Cajon

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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The Grizzly Rose
Denver · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Saturdays & Sundays
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays
Renegade El Cajon
El Cajon · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Reason to Stay line dance danced to?+

The Reason to Stay is most commonly danced to “Reason to Stay” by Brett Young. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Reason to Stay 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 Reason to Stay an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Reason to Stay 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 Reason to Stay?+

No. Like every line dance, the Reason to Stay 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 Reason to Stay 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 Reason to Stay 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.