Line dance tutorial
Danced to “Bonaparte's Retreat” by Glen Campbell.
Played at Rockin' Ranch
Tutorial
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The Bonaparte's Retreat is most commonly danced to “Bonaparte's Retreat” by Glen Campbell. Any upbeat track in a similar tempo works once you know the steps.
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.
Yes, the Bonaparte's Retreat is rated beginner. It's a good early dance to learn. Get the counts down at a slow tempo and the rest follows.
No. Like every line dance, the Bonaparte's Retreat is danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, so you can join in without a partner.
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.
A line dance is a choreographed sequence danced solo in rows. Everyone does the same steps facing the same way, no partner needed. The Bonaparte's Retreat 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.