Line dance

People Help The People

Danced to “People Help the People” by Birdy.

Intermediate1 wall52 countPhrasedRaymond Sarlemijn (NL), Roy Hadisubroto (IRE), Darren Bailey (UK), Roy Verdonk (NL) & Pim van Grootel (NL)
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Windy City Line Dance Mania

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What song is the People Help The People line dance danced to?+

The People Help The People is most commonly danced to “People Help the People” by Birdy. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the People Help The People line dance?+

52 counts across 1 wall. The same sequence repeats, facing the same wall the whole way through until you're back to where you started.

Is the People Help The People an intermediate line dance?+

Yes, the People Help The People is rated intermediate. 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 People Help The People?+

No. Like every line dance, the People Help The People 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 People Help The People at home?+

Work through the step sheet one 8-count at a time at a slow tempo. 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 People Help The People repeats the same 52-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.