Line dance tutorial

APT

Danced to “APT” by ROSE, Bruno Mars.

Improver4 wall64 countJunghye Yoon
Step sheet on CopperKnob

Played at Westwood SF, Seattle Line Dance and McCloud's Grill House

Tutorial

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Westwood SF
San Francisco · Wednesdays & Thursdays
McCloud's Grill House
Bremerton · Thursdays & Fridays & Saturdays

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Questions people ask

What song is the APT line dance danced to?+

The APT is most commonly danced to “APT” by ROSE, Bruno Mars. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.

How many counts is the APT line dance?+

64 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 APT an improver line dance?+

Yes, the APT is rated improver. 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 APT?+

No. Like every line dance, the APT 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 APT 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 APT repeats the same 64-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.