Line dance tutorial

Role Model

Danced to “Be Her” by Ella Langley.

Improver4 wall48 countMaddison Glover
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Dirty Dawg Saloon, Lucky Strike Manteca and Cowboys Dance Hall

Tutorial

Bars that play it

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Dirty Dawg Saloon
Manhattan · Wednesdays & Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays
Lucky Strike Manteca
Manteca · Wednesdays
Cowboys Dance Hall
Largo · Thursdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Role Model line dance danced to?+

The Role Model is most commonly danced to “Be Her” by Ella Langley. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Role Model line dance?+

48 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 Role Model an improver line dance?+

Yes, the Role Model 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 Role Model?+

No. Like every line dance, the Role Model 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 Role Model 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 Role Model repeats the same 48-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.