Line dance tutorial

Living On The Run

Danced to “Run It” by Jelly Roll.

Improver4 wall32 countFred Whitehouse (IRE) & Shane McKeever (IRE)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Bushwhackers and Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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Bushwhackers
Tualatin · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge
Milwaukie · Mondays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Living On The Run line dance danced to?+

The Living On The Run is most commonly danced to “Run It” by Jelly Roll. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Living On The Run 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 Living On The Run an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Living On The Run 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 Living On The Run?+

No. Like every line dance, the Living On The Run 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 Living On The Run 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 Living On The Run 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.

Living On The Run Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls