Dance the Two-Step
The two-step is a popular dance combination in Country-Western partner dancing and group line dancing. The two-step combination is used in many traditional dances like the foxtrot and polka, while modern twists on the two-step combination have been created for dances like the Lindy Hop and the West Coast swing, made popular by Benji Schwimmer, the winner of season 2 of “So You Think You Can Dance”. The two-step is marked by its simple 6-count step combination of quick, quick, slow, slow. A simple dance once you’ve mastered the basic movement, the two-step can be easily implemented into your everyday dance routines. Here’s dance the two-step.
Instructions
1. Master the count. The two-step is characterized by its combination of quick, quick, slow, slow step movements. Each quick step has 1 count, while each slow step has 2 counts.
2. Get into position. The lead partner places his left hand on the small of the secondary's back, and his left hand is cupped around his partner's right hand, elbow up and bent at a 90-degree angle. The secondary partner's left hand is on her partner's right shoulder, and her right hand is closed in her partner's left hand, elbow up and bent at a 90-degree angle.
3. Start the movement. The lead partner will be stepping forward with his left foot, while the secondary partner will be stepping backwards with her right foot.
4. Continue the steps. Alternating your legs on each step, continue moving backward or forward according to your partner position. The lead moves forward as the secondary moves backwards.
5. The lead partner's step combination is as follows--on count 1, step with you left foot forward, count 2 step with your right foot forward, count 3 and 4 step with your left foot forward and count 5 and 6 step with your right foot forward.
6. The secondary partner's step combination is as follows--on count 1, step with your right foot backwards, count 2 step with your left foot backwards, count 3 and 4 step with your right foot backwards and count 5 and 6 step with your left foot backwards.
