Line dance tutorial

Run Me Like A River

Danced to “River” by Bishop Briggs.

Advanced4 wall32 countJo Kinser, John Kinser, Guillaume Richard, Roy Verdonk & Jef Camps
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Whoop Axe, Stampede Temecula and HopMonk Tavern Novato

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Questions people ask

What song is the Run Me Like A River line dance danced to?+

The Run Me Like A River is most commonly danced to “River” by Bishop Briggs. It's also danced to “Replay” by Zendaya.

How many counts is the Run Me Like A River 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 Run Me Like A River an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Run Me Like A River is rated advanced. 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 Run Me Like A River?+

No. Like every line dance, the Run Me Like A River 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 Run Me Like A River 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 Run Me Like A River 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.

Run Me Like A River Line Dance — Tutorial Video, Song & Counts | Walls