Line dance

Uptown Funky

Danced to “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)” by Mark Ronson.

Beginner4 wall32 countJill Weiss (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Rascals, Little Red Hen and Cowboy Country Saloon

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Rascals
Worcester · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays
Little Red Hen
Seattle · Mondays
Cowboy Country Saloon
Long Beach · Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Uptown Funky line dance danced to?+

The Uptown Funky is most commonly danced to “Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)” by Mark Ronson. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Uptown Funky 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 Uptown Funky a beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Uptown Funky is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Uptown Funky?+

No. Like every line dance, the Uptown Funky 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 Uptown Funky 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 Uptown Funky 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.