Line dance tutorial

Run the Night

Danced to “We Run the Night” by Havana Brown, Pitbull.

Advanced2 wall120 countBrendan Simoens (USA)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Stampede Temecula, Whoop Axe and Little Red Hen

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Questions people ask

What song is the Run the Night line dance danced to?+

The Run the Night is most commonly danced to “We Run the Night” by Havana Brown, Pitbull. It's also danced to “We Run the Night” by Havana Brown.

How many counts is the Run the Night line dance?+

120 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 Run the Night an advanced line dance?+

Yes, the Run the Night 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 the Night?+

No. Like every line dance, the Run the Night 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 the Night 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 the Night repeats the same 120-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.