Line dance tutorial

Stand By Me

Danced to “Stand by Me (Ivan Jack Remix)” by 45 Stars.

Abs Beginner4 wall32 countRaymond Sarlemijn & Roy Verdonk
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Opera House Saloon, Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo and Seattle Line Dance

Tutorial

Demo

Bars that play it

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Stoney’s Rockin Rodeo
Sacramento · Tuesdays & Wednesdays & Fridays & Saturdays & Sundays

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Questions people ask

What song is the Stand By Me line dance danced to?+

The Stand By Me is most commonly danced to “Stand by Me (Ivan Jack Remix)” by 45 Stars. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the Stand By Me 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 Stand By Me an abs beginner line dance?+

Yes, the Stand By Me is rated abs beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.

Do you need a partner to dance the Stand By Me?+

No. Like every line dance, the Stand By Me 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 Stand By Me 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 Stand By Me 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.