Line dance tutorial
Gives Me Shivers
Danced to “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran
Predicted to play at:WestwoodJaxsonDesert 5 Spot
Learn the Gives Me Shivers line dance at your own pace.
Slow it down, loop any 8-count, and build to full speed.
Gives Me Shivers
Run the whole dance to the music, top to bottom — full speed, no stopping. The real test.
Full dance, full speed, to the track. The real test.
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How to do the Gives Me Shivers line dance
A beginner, 4-wall, 32-count dance.
Learn it eight counts at a time in the player above, then run it to the music.
Frequently asked questions
What song is the Gives Me Shivers line dance danced to?+
The Gives Me Shivers is most commonly danced to “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran. It's also danced to “Bad Girls” by M.I.A..
How many counts is the Gives Me Shivers 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 Gives Me Shivers a beginner line dance?+
Yes, the Gives Me Shivers 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 Gives Me Shivers?+
No. Like every line dance, the Gives Me Shivers 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 Gives Me Shivers at home?+
Slow the tutorial to 70–75% speed and drill one 8-count at a time. Once each section feels automatic, chain two together, then run the whole dance to music. The player on this page lets you loop any 8-count and adjust speed without leaving the page.
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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.
Gives Me Shivers repeats the same 32-count sequence, turning to face a new wall 4 times through.
Once the counts click, you can join in the moment the song comes on.