Line dance tutorial

Raised Like That

Danced to “Raised Like That” by James Johnston.

Improver2 wall32 countDarren Bailey
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Mavericks Pleasanton, Bourbon Highway and Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Mavericks Pleasanton
Pleasanton · Tuesdays & Fridays
Bourbon Highway
Walnut Creek · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Raised Like That line dance danced to?+

The Raised Like That is most commonly danced to “Raised Like That” by James Johnston. It's also danced to “The Other Side” by Jason Derulo, “That's Who I Praise” by Brandon Lake, “Other side” by Jason derulo, “the other side” by the greatest showman.

How many counts is the Raised Like That 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 Raised Like That an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Raised Like That 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 Raised Like That?+

No. Like every line dance, the Raised Like That 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 Raised Like That 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 Raised Like That 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.