Line dance tutorial

Just a Human

Danced to “Skin and Bones” by Morgan St. Jean.

Intermediate2 wall32 countDaniel Trepat (NL) & Guillaume Richard (FR)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

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What song is the Just a Human line dance danced to?+

The Just a Human is most commonly danced to “Skin and Bones” by Morgan St. Jean. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Just a Human line dance?+

32 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 Just a Human an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the Just a Human 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 Just a Human?+

No. Like every line dance, the Just a Human 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 Just a Human 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 Just a Human 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.