Bonaparte's Retreat (P)

Choreographer: Maddison Glover (Australia) June 2019

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**Restated by: Annie Muxoll and Jonna Hansen, Oktober 2019

Sweetheart position, No release of hands.
Dance begins on lyric ‘girl’ (8 counts from beginning of the track)

Point Fwd, Point Side, Point Fwd/Across, Hitch, Side, Point Fwd, Point Side, Step ½ Turn Right Step, scuff
1,2Point R toe forward, point R toe out to R side

3&4Point R toe forward/ slightly across L foot, hitch R knee up (option: scoot/hop slightly right), step R to R side

5,6Point L toe forward, point L toe out to L side

7&8&Step ½ Turn Right, step L forward, scuff R heel forward

Step Fwd, Lock, Step Fwd, Scuff, Step Fwd, Lock, Step Fwd, Scuff, Slow Pivot ½, V step
1&2&Step R forward, lock L behind R, step R forward, scuff L forward

3&4&Step L forward, lock R behind L, step L forward, scuff R forward

5,6Step R forward, pivot ½ turn over L (3:00) (weight on left)

7&8&Step R out into R diagonal, step L out into L diagonal, step R back, step L together

Note: Stretch counts 5-6 out and rise on tippy toes on the pivot ½ turn. Lyrics: “Sweeeetest” / “Pleeeeasee”

Walk Fwd x2, Mambo Fwd, Walk Back x2, Coaster Cross
1,2Walk forward on R, walk forward on L

3&4Rock forward onto R, recover back onto L, step back onto R

5,6Walk back on L, walk back on R

7&8Step back onto L, step R together, cross L over R

Side, Together, Fwd, Side, Together, Fwd, Lock Shuffle Fwd, Mambo fwd
1&2Step R to R side, step L together, step R forward

3&4Step L to L side, step R beside L, step forward onto L

5&6Step R forward, cross L back R, step R forward

7&8Rock forward onto L, recover back onto R, step back onto L

Restart: During the fourth sequence. Dance to count 16 and Restart the dance.

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About the Choreographer

Maddison Glover (Australia) June 2019

Maddison Glover is a talented Australian choreographer known for her dynamic and innovative dance creations, showcased impressively in our archive with one standout dance from June 2019. With a passion for inspiring movement and creativity, Maddison continues to make a vibrant mark in the dance community.

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