Red River Valley Line Dance: Basic Steps & Popular Variations

Basic Sequence (4/4 time, smooth, beginner-friendly)

1. Start: Feet together, arms at sides.
2. RF forward, LF swing forward (bend RF, extend LF back).
3. LF to RF, RF back (bend LF, extend RF back).
4. RF side, LF swing side (bend RF, extend LF back).
5. LF to RF, LF forward (bend LF, extend RF back).
6. Repeat 1–5, alternating feet.

Popular Variations

Heel-Toe Polka

LF forward → RF to LF (heel tap, pivot 180° CW) → RF forward → LF to RF (toe tap, pivot 180° CCW). Repeat.

Grapevine

LF forward → RF side → LF forward → RF side → LF back → RF side → LF toe cross front RF, turn CCW.

Triple Step

RF forward → LF side → RF forward → LF side → RF back → LF side → RF toe cross front LF, turn CW.

Context

Danced to the folk song "Red River Valley." Social, non-partner, adaptable to group size. Common at weddings, community events, country-western venues.