How To Two Step Dance - Basic 2 Step

[@grantgunnison7251]

Hey Anthony, Awesome videos, keep em coming until you don't have any moves left to share! One question for you, two step is quick quick slow slow, which should be 3 beats where as a lot of songs are a 4 beat count. I've had people comment saying they don't know how to dance to the music while doing two step. Should they ignore the down beats in the music?

[@countrydancex]

I love this question. Thanks for watching and commenting. Actually, QQSS is 6 beats of music as a quick is 1 beat and a slow is 2 beats (with the weight change happening on the first of the 2 beats). If you counted two step in numbers, the weight changes would happen on 1,2,3,5. Two Step music is in 4/4 which is 4 beats per measure, 4 measure per bar... so if we think of counting a 6 count rhythm to a 4 count song, that may be confusing. I would generally suggest not thinking of it in numbered counts. There is typically a down beat on every odd count and an upbeat on every even count. Thinking of it that way, you could count it as 1,2,1,2.... so you could start on every other beat. I hope that helps!

[@541raymond]

@@countrydancex it does help. I asked that question in dance class two weeks ago, and your explanation is perfect, thank you.

[@sheetmusic5949]

@@countrydancex Hey awesome response! I have a follow up question to this which is, historically, why were the dances developed as 6 count if its to 4/4 music? ive noticed this with some other social dance steps as well, maybe swing, and then also with line dancing you start the cycle over in an odd place in the song. Is it done this way because it is more intellectually stimulating and exciting? it would be a bit boring to do the same 4 count steps over and over ? too symmetrical? and then maybe also because of the delayed gratification of when after a number of cycles it finally gets back to starting in the "correct" feeling place again?

[@countrydancex]

@@sheetmusic5949 That's a really good question. Honestly, any answer I would have would just be a guess. Many dances are counted in multiples of 4 beats, though. Salsa, Rumba, Nightclub Two Step, Polka, Cha Cha, etc are all done in multiples of 4 or 8 beats. Of course, Waltz and Viennese Waltz are multiples of 3s (they're in 3/4 time signature). Where it really gets weird is a dance like Hustle which is a 3 count dance to a 4 count song. We count that as &1,2, 3 (or 1,2 & 3)... so technically, it would be danced: &1 2 3 &4 1 2 &3 4 1 & 2 3 4. Hahaha

[@mikeofiesh2211]

@@countrydancex brilliant !

[@tyguy8163]

Thanks, I’ve got a date in an hour, now I can bs my way through this like a boss

[@countrydancex]

Hahaha. Nothing like a little last minute prep

[@jordonlegge9819]

legend that the only true way to do it

[@ayleengonzalez4928]

Bro how did it goooo

[@maddengod8783]

Ty Guy how did it go? I know I am 6 months later from you posting this but I am wondering how it went

[@ThatTenorGuy6]

@@maddengod8783 She killed him..

[@charlesmarcus7864]

It would be nice if they gave a demonstration with music to make these instructions come to life. It's a lot of theory for the non-dancer. The music makes it come to life.

[@charmayneforeman2079]

It's just a quick little startup video~ it's not the entire music get-go. If we can't walk with no music what the Dickens are the chances were going to start dancing with music? Too funny!😊

[@AlbertH99]

My wife and I love a two step, here in the uk nobody does it, wherever we go we’re the only couple doing it.

[@slayer461]

You are awesome! I've got 2 left feet since I'm primarily a metal head and just learning how to 2 step. Your step by step tutorial really impressed me and my wife. Keep em coming!

[@countrydancex]

Anthony was a musician when he started dancing and his band played metal (in the 90s). It’s cool that you’re starting to dance! Let us know if we can help :-)

[@No1WillMakeItOutAlive]

Same here I’m a hardcore punk/metal fan and I found this video because I was looking up the hardcore 2 step... this seems chill and interesting tho so I’m watching it

[@tonybodnarchikbodnarchuk9938]

@@No1WillMakeItOutAlive 0

[@wandasewell4501]

I loved dancing with my partner the 2 step. Dallas B. Bradley, he was my partner. He was so country! I love this Country for everything.

[@losingit389]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I'm a native Texan who has tried for years to learn the two step and gotten a lot of advice from friends. I still could not pick it up until watching your videos. My husband and I are learning from your videos. Doing so has helped us bond and create amazing memories together. We even move the furniture and try it out in our living room. Thanks so much for this content!

[@countrydancex]

We LOVE this comment! Sometimes people get so focused on the steps and counts that they lose focus on why they wanted to dance in the first place. It makes us so happy to hear that you're dancing and that it's something that is helping bring you and your husband closer together. Thank you for being here and sharing this with us :-)

[@isaacsonnenberg7080]

Took classes a while back and got a big date tomorrow, just freshening up on the basics

[@emeldamudara9417]

Thank you, That's exactly what I want,some video dance lessons.Lack of dancing affected my life like hell.

[@countrydancex]

Let's dance!

[@borntoscream]

Very good , very informative. I learned key things in a short period. I’m brand new to two step. And this was very helpful.

[@MooreWoodWorks]

I really like you progressive dance instruction technique. A couple of points I didn’t realize beforehand were body speed vs feet speed and distance between partners. Thanks Anthony!

[@countrydancex]

Hi David! So glad you enjoyed it. Please let us know if we can ever help :-)

[@DaniellaStMartin-ds3om]

Thank you! We're going two steppin tonight for the first time in Wimberley, TX

[@isaultra3405]

Exactly what I expect from a good dance teacher 🖒 you remember me of my dance teacher, he used to "use" me to explain dance moves to the class 😀 I LOVE dancing 😊

[@countrydancex]

Thanks for joining us here!

[@isaultra3405]

@@countrydancex I like your style :D

[@sabinoestradajr.4213]

Needed this, I’m a metalhead with friends that like to go to country bars and going up to dance I kinda just BS my way in… this helps a lot

[@countrydancex]

Brother from another mother? I (Anthony) was the exact same when I started.

[@blakkauldronmusic5280]

You're good, very understandable. I've seen so many and have taken nothing from most. Ty

[@thydayisboatman336]

You are an excellent instructor I can't wait to join your website

[@countrydancex]

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you there :-)

[@JayZoop]

Really good in explaining it. Now I'm ready to dance at Thirsty Horse tonight.

[@countrydancex]

Get yer two step on!

[@marywisner1390]

You are the best dance instructors ever. Well, next to Mr. Pantano who taught me in Fort Nightly in Catholic school.

[@countrydancex]

Awww… that’s sweet. Thanks for being here. Oh, and congrats to Mr. Pantano ;-)

[@sundragon1976]

You should demonstrate a lil at the end to some actual music!

[@countrydancex]

sundragon1976 Thank you. That is a great idea and we will definitely do that for future videos!

[@michael184272]

A little 'Cowboy rides Away..

[@countrydancex]

Great song. Artists tend to frown on creators using their copyrighted works, though.

[@Oilfieldtrash432]

Sundragon1976 I thought the same thing! Me and my dance partner will start these two steps soon... right now we just wing it but we have fun lol I thought I was doing two step idk what it's called what I'm doing hahah.

[@sundragon1976]

George hell yes! GS is my fave! Don’t know how I’m just seeing this message

[@silviahartman2349]

I could watch this all day, an never get it right. Would love to two step.

[@Oilfieldtrash432]

I think I dance a Tejano type of two step/ Waltz lol if there is a thing but me and my dance partner will get on this soon... hopefully we can move to more advanced stuff soon. I enjoy dancing with her.

[@countrydancex]

I think I know exactly what you’re talking about. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-zlYKHrtZ2ocU

[@Oilfieldtrash432]

Yes that is it lol uncle bubba.... me and my partner are on that same page and we have our Rhythm down and throw in good spins every once in awhile. We will definitely try to learn new way of doing the two step. We enjoy ya'lls video and definitely subscribe:)

[@countrydancex]

Awesome! We're happy to have you here :-)

[@DawnCoxCounselling1]

Excellent tutorial. So easy to understand.

[@countrydancex]

so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Kamdeboo-kz7lo]

This took me back 40 years when as a 20 year old my friends and I would go dancing on Saturday nights at the club. We however, danced much closer to our partners than the two of you do 😉. The same local band played every week. Here in South Africa, it is mostly Afrikaans speaking people who do the two steps and waltzes, much to the amusement of English speaking people. The music was mostly Pop with Rock and traditional Boeremusiek (think Chet Atkinson) in the mix.

[@countrydancex]

Hi there. It’s kinda crazy how many people we’ve spoken to lately from South Africa! We would’ve never guessed there would be as much of a country dance community there. Very cool!

[@musicalapril23]

Fun. Reminds me of my younger days ha

[@countrydancex]

Dancing is always fun ... no matter what age!

[@EstevanBonilla]

Wow! I’m stationed in California and the first video I click on is people from back home! I knew I recognized the area in the background 😭

[@countrydancex]

That’s cool. What part of California are you in?

[@annamariedickerson9759]

Wow really good explanation sometimes I get stuck going backwards and I always get stepped on

[@lunawolfe5201]

Excellent teaching. Thank you!!!

[@countrydancex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@elenasiegmanfan]

Thank you so muchh im going to a hardcore show tomorrow!!

[@TexasRigged]

Hey ya'll, I'm pretty sure I live right around the corner from this place. I might pop in some time!

[@JoanDoris1]

Would have liked to have seen you dance to some country music.

[@countrydancex]

Totally get that! This is a really old video filmed long before we knew what we were doing 🤣 You’ll find that we have been demonstrating with music for quite some time since then.

[@GruntProof]

These are great but it would help if you guys did it to music for a bit so we could see a full example. Thanks!

[@countrydancex]

Hi there. Thanks for watching and the feedback. We definitely agree and have added music to our videos for the last year. KZbin won't ket us go back and add music to these older videos. Check out some of our newer ones!

[@GruntProof]

@@countrydancex cool thanks

[@bobstark4020]

Great video. Good clear tips and demo. That's the way we do it in Houston.

[@countrydancex]

So glad you liked it! We’re actually in the Houston area :-)

[@cowboychrisanderson2646]

Good job

[@countrydancex]

Thanks!

[@nicolekent9518]

I just need to learn this so I can ad lib it at the club bc I live in a small town 😢

[@countrydancex]

Get it!

[@Bill97070]

Excellent start up and refresher for those like me who want to get out on the floor.

[@countrydancex]

William Ryan thank you for watching!

[@yesiownfrodo]

My goodness, that was very informative!

[@worldoffloorcraft7404]

Nice relaxed instruction. Like your style guys. :-)

[@countrydancex]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelornduff4952]

Thank you guys so much 🙏

[@waynehalm8622]

love your dancing videos ty

[@SueAnderson11]

Awesome video! Lots of great tips. As a Texan, I've been 2-steppin' practically since I could walk; and I love it... I think your viewers will, too. I would loved to have seen y'all put on some George Strait and take a lap or two around the floor TO THE MUSIC, so we could see the rules in action. It's difficult to imagine all those tips without seeing them in actual use. Just my 2-cents worth. Thanks for sharing!

[@countrydancex]

Thanks for joining us. You’re right and we typically dance everything we teach to music at the end. This is a very old video and you’ll notice that everything we’ve done for the last 2 years does dance to music. Thanks again for being here and for the contribution!

[@SueAnderson11]

@@countrydancex Awesome. I was not aware of your other videos. I accidentally stumbled across this one, and it was very good. I really enjoyed it... so much so, that I wanted to see it 'danced'. :) I will go looking for your other vids, for sure! Again, thanks for sharing such cool dance instruction.

[@Mo-Khan]

I'm from North Houston 🤙🏼, having to brush up on this for a girl 🙄😂

[@countrydancex]

Girls will get you to do all kinds of crazy stuff!

[@elenaflores1077]

Thank you!!! I understand so much more now!!! I wont be nervous now yay!!!

[@countrydancex]

You got this!

[@jackjones9460]

Thanks! This is just the right instructions we need! Just the speed we need!

[@countrydancex]

Glad it helped!

[@eternalluv5272]

[@Awetopsy1703]

love it good stuff !!!!!

[@MAP448]

I enjoyed the video, but there was no music, so it was hard to really get a feel for the steps, also does the 2 step involve any swing?

[@countrydancex]

Hi there! Glad you enjoyed it. You’re right… this is a really old video and you find that we’ve been demonstrating with music for several years now. Two Step and Swing are different dance styles. That’s kind of like asking if there is any basketball in golf 😉

[@MAP448]

@@countrydancex I understand completely that you believe there to be a firm difference between the two. I on the other hand tend to believe that there's a little bit of swing in everything. Especially when dancing. Just another point of view from someone who knows only how to Fox Trot b/c I was taught that dance for Mayday celebrations when I was just a child.

[@countrydancex]

You have 2 hands and 2 feet. There are only so many hand changes and moves you can do in any style of dance. Many movements cross over from one style to the next... But saying that there is "swing in two step" because some concepts carry over is like saying there is basketball in golf because you put a round ball into a round hole. The same movements can also be done in any number of dances including salsa, bachata, jive, hustle etc.

[@MAP448]

@@countrydancex I'm glad that you understand exactly what I was saying.

[@Mr._lemurking]

I wanna ask this girl out but I wanna take her on a dance but like… I dunno how to. But you are a fine teacher

[@countrydancex]

Thanks for being here!

[@flymgjones1968]

Good tips! Took my first lesson today, but you mentioned a couple things I didn’t hear from my instructor. Traffic in background a little distracting though!

[@countrydancex]

Thank you for your input! We will definitely try to keep that in mind next time :-)

[@bernieandjosephinesnyder6312]

Walzes

[@bobstark4020]

Y'all should come to Mo s tonight for the George Strait tribute. Good dancing music

[@countrydancex]

We’ve never been there. Sounds fun. Unfortunately, with kids at home, spontaneity is but a fond memory 😂

[@lesliecroft7861]

@@countrydancex Hi Anthony I,m 86 years old a dancer since 1946 & still active & can dance very well, I,m bathroom square dancer country everything, but in these pandemic times I,m browsing & I came across you, I think you are an excellent teacher & students will benefit from you.

[@conniejocollins3665]

Excellent, Thank you

[@countrydancex]

Glad you liked it!

[@gwenstein5517]

Thank you❤😊

[@countrydancex]

You're welcome 😊

[@shaspaz]

Excellent

[@countrydancex]

Thank you so much 😀

[@cathyfernandez8604]

Would love to watch your videos with music

[@countrydancex]

Hi there. Most of our videos do have music. This is a really old one

[@malikaihoon7337]

So its not sliding your feet. More like a walk? Going on a country dance date and trying to learn how to get basic movements. So 2 step will work for like neon moon and the dance?

[@Pland_VR]

I am doing this cause we have to do it for a music program at my school

[@countrydancex]

Are there girls there? Can’t go wrong 🤣

[@frogsrock420]

oh not the two step i wanted

[@nowayoutstp4]

Hahaha 🚗 🚙 🛻

[@lisagovea8016]

🤭

[@mileskaye8621]

You should add Ice Cube live to your search inquiry.

[@4leafffclover]

Hahaha me either

[@DreadPirateBob]

Vroom vroom

[@hazellevesque7773]

Any ideas when dancing in a dress with a train? For prom. Mom bought it for me so cant alter train. Help

[@countrydancex]

Can you bustle the train?

[@Imacid47]

I learned two step as a two step forward with left and one with right

[@Imacid47]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqTSioavjsxjbNU thats how it was thought in Georgia

[@Imacid47]

Country Dance X it was different for many people like in Augusta Georgia where i learned and Dallas Texas they two step like me. Here in San Diego CA and in Phoenix Arizona they do to step like that. Just find it interesting but would like to see if you could upload a video doing the different two step

[@DAmicoDanceHouston]

the Basic of Two Step since the beginning of time has had four steps. You cannot avoid putting weight on the right foot between the "two steps forward with the left."

[@countrydancex]

Well, unless we want to hop on one foot a couple times ;-)

[@DAmicoDanceHouston]

@@countrydancex, I'm in!!

[@EudesBezerra-s1n]

That's awesome

[@JJJ19j]

Thank u going to a western dance bar with my girlfriends

[@countrydancex]

How'd it go?

[@JJJ19j]

Lol well it actually went well step on toes 4 times but think I got it

[@gettingslim186]

Nice clear instructions!!

[@countrydancex]

We’re so glad you enjoyed it!

[@jackrubens9241]

Would you guys be able to do a video on triple two step? Sometimes the song isn't fast enough for a two step.

[@countrydancex]

We’ll probably do a few videos on TR2 at some point, yes. Right now it’s a little difficult as we’re under stay home orders :-/

[@kevinphillips5330]

Tip for beginners. Work on your peripheral vision. This dance is meant to be simple to allow eye contact. When you start you naturally want to look around so you dont bump other partners. You can learn to make those judgment calls and never break eye contact.

[@rippertrain]

Thank you

[@countrydancex]

Very welcome

[@janetdiaz9937]

Did you learn from the master teacher Skippy Blair? ❤️

[@diankreczmer6595]

I am a really old lady, but I have always danced, starting left foot back two steps, to.my left two steps. To my right two steps Then two steps back. Starting the whole thing over again The man lead me and this is how they danced

[@countrydancex]

Hmmm... I think I kinda get what you’re saying. That doesn’t sounds much like Two Step, though. Ok that note, it is actually not possible to step with the same foot twice in a row. You must have the other foot taking a weight change in between (a step is simply a weight change)

[@raulruizruiz9608]

HEY HELLO FROM TEXAS HERE SO LET ME JUST SAY TEXAS TWO STEP JUST COMES NATURAL YES WE KNOW THE QUICK QUICK SLOW SLOW BUT IN TEXAS THAT IS JUST SLOWED DOWN VERY MUCH.

[@countrydancex]

That’s funny 🤣

[@paulaalmeidareastephens3317]

Very well said , TY 💚

[@countrydancex]

Thank you for joining us and supporting the channel!

[@paulaalmeidareastephens3317]

Country Dance X you’re welcome ☺️

[@hlynngregson2333]

The quick quick slow slow is hard to understand for me. I took dance class for a couple of years and it really confused me. Seeing how your feet move in short and longer steps then reading some of your answers to Grant Gunnison it finally dawned on me. Now things are starting to make sense. Thank you for the detail in your explanations. My wife and I are enjoying your videos.

[@countrydancex]

We love to hear that our videos have helped!

[@eugenemalush9284]

Thank you very much. I needed this.

[@countrydancex]

Thank you for joining us!!

[@oxicatblack4626]

exelent class easy. i have 2 left feat 🤭 i like your explanation 👍

[@countrydancex]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@marciareeves2179]

Appreciate the way you explained it. Made it clear and simple.

[@countrydancex]

Glad it helped!

[@jaycrouse4380]

Hey Anthony I’m from North Dakota. I was taught the two step as “triple step, slow” from my mother and that is how they taught us in high school. The problem is that it doesn’t feel right to faster music. So we would resort to “polka” for faster songs. Around here we don’t see a lot of “Texas two step”. Mostly “polka” for fast tempo and the “triple step, slow” for slow to medium tempo paced songs. Although seeing a lot of “country swing” now. My question is what kind of step is our”triple step, slow”? To me what I was originally taught seems limited although it works well for turning in closed position. Love your videos.

[@countrydancex]

Thanks so much for watching and contributing! We have seen that a lot too. I can tell you what people here in Houston call that.... people call it “Bubba Two Step” Lol We actually just shot a new video where we discuss that exact thing! It will literally post on our Facebook page later today. Check that out tonight!

[@christopherbarr7025]

Triple step, slow is country 3 step

[@countrydancex]

Yes. That’s what they call it in DFW and a few other areas

[@clarkebuehling1335]

This does not seem to be the ragtime era two-step, which was often in 2/4 or 6/8, more like the polka step you describe. I wonder whether the Texas Two-step is derived from the Fox-trot?

[@ChelseaCollie]

Thanks!

[@crosswind76]

That's Progressive Two Step. I'm looking for the other Two step, going two steps to the left, and back one, etc.

[@countrydancex]

Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-zlYKHrtZ2ocU

[@541raymond]

Excellent instruction, much appreciated.

[@countrydancex]

We're glad to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you for being here :-)

[@williamburke6562]

:-)

[@westonadams7135]

Great video! It is very hard to do this dance style while maneuvering through people when it is a crowded Dance (the loop d loop) Track! or Dance floor Why does everyone hate the 1 2, 1 two step?

[@countrydancex]

Thanks for watching. Actually, this style is infinitely more maneuverable on a crowded floor. When your feet pass, it create mobility. If the feet close, you’re “stuck”. If it’s crowded, you just have to take smaller steps. Btw... we don’t “hate” the 121 stuff. It’s just that this channel is for people who want to learn to dance. We simply teach what works. The 121 stuff is very inhibiting and, beyond the basics, is essentially broken.

[@solvalenzona5248]

awesome 😊

[@countrydancex]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jdwagman]

In Texas we typically would go; quick quick slow, quick quick slow, quick quick slow, quick quick slow slow, or even quick slow slow, (depending on the music).

[@countrydancex]

We’re in Texas :-) Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH-zlYKHrtZ2ocU

[@jdwagman]

@@countrydancex Awesome! Great video. You are a good instructor. Even as I was writing my post I thought that maybe you were in Texas. Perhaps I should have been more specific by saying Deep South Texas on the border. Down here they often mix country up with tejano, cumbia, polkas, and waltzes. However most of the clubs are going to have mostly salsa. What part of Texas are you in?

[@ritabrooks9531]

Would have like to seen it done with music

[@treycherry1367]

let's see if I can bs my way through teaching a date how to dance while barely knowing how haha.

[@countrydancex]

Fake it til you make it I guess 🤣

[@treycherry1367]

@X Dance haha I used to dance years ago so I have a relative understanding. I just don't view myself as mastered.

[@celtictexan]

Great videos. One question. When you are actually dancing, demonstrating the lesson, you don't play country. Country has the quick quick slow slow. Is there a purpose for not using country.

[@countrydancex]

Hi there. This video doesn’t play any music... it’s a really old video lol Our newer videos do use music and when teaching Two Step, we use Two Step music. On the selection of music, we are bound by copyright laws so we can’t use music that we don’t have rights to.

[@mebelle473]

Oh ty ty!❤ Im always up with my guy but hip issues & I can hold my own so I danced with this girl from Texas in NJ 😂 & I feel she had me looking like an idiot my guy videotaped it..& I told her to keep it light bc I didn’t know how..I got upset when I saw the video 😂

[@younggrasshopper3531]

I had to pause to laugh at that first joke 🤣

[@elizabethturrell2791]

Love this dance

[@countrydancex]

We do too!

[@mtnriffraff68]

i love this! thanks!

[@countrydancex]

That makes us so happy to hear! And you’re very welcome

[@bobstark4020]

Saw your comment. Too bad. Will dance 1 for you tonight.

[@jakemccaffrey5935]

I’m a beginner, all I can do is slow dance and maybe a few of the coordinated dances but that’s about it. Believe me I got slapped one time, I ultimately failed to try 2 step but I didn’t know what I was doing so yeah that’s why I am here. Like if you agree😅😅

[@countrydancex]

Ha! Getting slapped doesn’t seem ideal. Welcome.

[@celestinac1105]

Hi there, thank you for the tutorial. My partner and I have just started learning :D I was wondering is it possible to dance in a smaller space with this style? Like if you’re in a semi crowded room?

[@countrydancex]

Welcome to partner dancing! Some dances are progressive and others are danced in one spot. Two step is a progressive dance which means it travels around the outside of the floor counter clockwise in what we call the line of dance. Other dances such as swing or cha cha are danced in one spot and don’t require as much movement or space.

[@celestinac1105]

Country Dance X thanks so much for clearing that up. We will learn swing and 2 step :)

[@sonyasew2]

Thanks

[@countrydancex]

You’re very welcome. Thank you for watching

[@xx8107]

I’m here because Dorian Electra told me to “two step into their heart”

[@emmasoto8346]

Lmao! I love this. 😂

[@hayleybarbara1589]

You guys do a much better job than drunk people in bars

[@cindyking3304]

Do you ever dance with some music to show the rhythm??

[@countrydancex]

Yes. We made that change some time back. Check out our newer videos :-)

[@danstafford6536]

Two-step has five basic foot positions... and has two types turns chene and pivot turns.

[@cameronbooker445]

Not the two step I learned in 7th grade I dont think. We didn't walk across the whole floor there were people um dancing there.. I do remember a step or two forward then maybe step backwards then a slide which was a lead foot by the male changing direction of the path usually 45 degree angle never a 90 degree turn or anything lol..what dance was I taught that I'm describing?

[@countrydancex]

Thanks for the feedback. While we’re not sure what you learned in 7th grade, this is definitely Two Step :-)

[@cameronbooker445]

@@countrydancex thank you. I'm terrible at dancing still. I remember maybe counter clock rotation of dance partners and counting in my head and hand placement but really I wouldn't be able to demonstrate much on video.

[@chevytahoe77]

So I’ve been going dancing for the last few months and have found the several women that I ask to dance are either “too scared to dance” or “can’t dance”. I’m able to convince them to dance and I always lead from the backwards position. I always start with my left foot. It seems to be the make or break them from thinking they “can’t” dance. Now I do the basic “basic” two step. I plan on advancing to the quick quick slow slow. Is there anything wrong with me “leading” backwards?

[@countrydancex]

Hi there. While we can’t think of a single benefit to starting going backwards.... you do you. The truth is, getting on the dance floor and ignoring everything we or any other dance professionals ever say is better than not getting out on the floor. But, if you’re asking what is better, start forward and count quick quick slow slow. Yes, that includes when dancing with a shy beginner.

[@batgirlp5561]

So what is the actual 2-step?

[@countrydancex]

Huh?

[@batgirlp5561]

@@countrydancex I had no idea what the dance even looked like, I thought it was this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5iZiWqBh9qEapY

[@autobus45]

This would be more helpful if you had explained where the quick/quick slow/slow fall on the best of the music.

[@randykrammer1295]

i wouldn't want to speak for Rose and Anthony because they are true professionals who really know what they are talking about, but from my amateur's perspective: it really doesn't matter which beat you step on to begin the dance because Two Step is not a "phrased" dance, it is a 6 count dance done to 4/4 time. Most of the time you will not be stepping on count 1 of the bar/measure as you start your basic step. That being said, it feels most natural to start on the "1" downbeat to begin the dance. To do otherwise feels odd.

[@autobus45]

@@randykrammer1295 thank you for the clarification but unfortunately my neophyte rhythm skills aren't registering any of that. This video seems more like a good tune up for experienced dancers and not for people who were looking for the Arthur Murray class and went to the wrong room....

[@randykrammer1295]

@@autobus45 Understood. I am not certain that my explanation is 100 % accurate, anyway. And I think that it is really important to start on the "1" count when you dance. The music is written in downbeats and upbeats. We give the downbeats an odd number (1,3,5,7) and we give the upbeats an even number (2,4,6,8). So the music is always going "down, up, down, up, down, up...." You step on three downbeats (1,3 and 5) and one upbeat (2). You have to listen to the music and hear when an 8 beat section is ending, and then go on the very next "1" count. Requires an ear for music and a bit of anticipation. Not an easy thing for most men to do. Take care and happy dancing!

[@countrydancex]

The quicks can start on any odd numbered beat. Two step music has a down and an up beat. 1 (down) 2 (up) 3 (down) 4 (up). Start on the down beat.

[@JNava]

I could tell it was Houston just by looking outside

[@countrydancex]

Joel Nava that’s cool. Never thought about that

[@JNava]

Country Dance X lmao that busy highway gave it away. No cars drive that fast in other cities.😂

[@la-grave]

Crazy traffic in the background!