Texas Two-Step
The bread-and-butter country partner dance — quick-quick-slow-slow around the floor. Originated in Texas · 19th–20th c.. Typically danced around 160-200 BPM (medium-fast).
About Texas Two-Step
- Country & Western
- Texas
- 19th–20th c.
- 160-200 BPM (Medium-fast)
- Partner
- Great first dance
Progressive counter-clockwise floor dance; quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm; fiddle and guitar music; couples travel the floor together.
What to expect: Traveling counter-clockwise around the floor, closed or promenade hold. Most country bars teach this first.
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Going for the first time
Country dance nights mix two-step, country swing, partner country dances, and often line dance choreographies. Many are bar-based, so check the age policy. Boots help but aren't required to start.
Outer lane is for the faster two-steppers; inner lane for cha-cha and swing. Don't stop in the middle of the line of dance. Thank your partner after every song.
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