Line dance

Dear Life

Danced to “Dear Life” by High Valley.

Intermediate2 wall64 countPolkaPhrasedMike Liadouze (FR)
Step sheet on CopperKnob
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Questions people ask

What song is the Dear Life line dance danced to?+

The Dear Life is most commonly danced to “Dear Life” by High Valley. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Dear Life line dance?+

64 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 Dear Life an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Dear Life 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 Dear Life?+

No. Like every line dance, the Dear Life 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 Dear Life 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 Dear Life 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.