Not just for the Stampede season, Two Step is a great dance for any dance floor, and a popular choice at many country bars around town (and beyond). Two Step’s unique character and technique will definitely give you a signature look on the dance floor. Look forward to plenty of turns and movement as it progresses quickly around the dance floor. And to kick things up a notch, practice dancing with your cowboy hat on!
This year, Alexandra McPherson (our Club Professional) has prepared this online program to help new beginners (or those looking to review) learn the basics of Country Two Step with a variety of foundational steps and attention to technique to make you look good on the dance floor. This class is taught as a social dance, meaning that both leader and follower roles will be covered. While not everyone will be able to practice with a partner for now, this program will at least let you get a head start on dancing for when we can dance together again.
Looking for a solo version of Country Two Step? Alexandra McPherson has also choreographed a line dance version of Country Two Step that will get you moving (think – Two Step version of Zumba) and let you practice foundational steps from the comfort and safety of your home.
Looking for more music to practice to? We’ll be sharing weekly practice tunes in our Facebook group as part of our Practice Tune Tuesday series.
Lessons
Beginner Country Two Step – Basic Step
Beginner Country Two Step – More Basics & Promenade Step
In this second lesson, Club Professional Alexandra McPherson covers more of the basic steps of Country Two Step and adds the Promenade step to your repertoire. Be sure to practice the material covered so far so you’re ready for the next lesson (Lady’s Outside Unerarm Turn)!
Beginner Country Two Step – Follower’s Outside Underarm Turn
In this third lesson, Club Professional Alexandra McPherson kicks Country Two Step up a notch and gets the ladies/followers doing some spins! Be sure to spend extra time practicing this step so that future steps involving spins are easier. Yee-haw!
Beginner Country Two Step – Combining Steps
In this fourth lesson of our Beginner Country Two Step course, Club Professional Alexandra McPherson brings together the last few steps to create some sophisticated-looking moves for you to master.
Beginner Country Two Step – Wrap Step
In this week’s lesson, Alexandra McPherson (our own Club Professional) introduces the Wrap Step. Be sure to master this step, as it becomes foundational for many more advanced steps later.