Night Club Two-Step is a slow dance that is perfect for nightclub, party, or wedding dancing. Wedding couples choose it because of its romantic, slow, and relaxed characteristics that are typically danced to a slower tempo of music. It is also popular with Country Western dancers who might include a version of this dance in their competitions. In addition, it is a common dance at West Coast Swing dance events because the music of both share the same emphasis, i.e. on the second beat.
This dance style is typically danced to ballads with a 4/4 timing, however, it can also be done to easy listening, smooth jazz, and R&B music. Night Club Two-Step is an easier dance that almost anyone can learn. Its key characteristic is a rock step (5th position break) followed by a side step with a slight sway. The frame is relaxed with a little more distance between the partners, and some say it is one of the most practical and versatile social dances ever conceived!
In this solo-dancer variation on the dance, Club Professional Alexandra McPherson provides an opportunity for those without a dance partner (or those looking to finesse their skills ahead of going back to in-person dancing) the basic movements, technique, and musical elements that characterize Rumba. Fully choreographed to be followed-along or memorized for a quick 5 minute “get up and move” during a long at-home day, this class is sure to help you stay active from the safety of home.
Other than the obvious physical, emotional and social benefits, Line Dancing offers several other perks. Most importantly, one is not dependant on a partner to learn and practice this activity. It can be danced to all kinds of music and is suitable to be performed at small and large parties, weddings, clubs and cruises etc. Some of the beginner dances are fairly easy to master and one can feel welcome in joining any festivities that are happening around us. During these times of Covid-19 restrictions, this is an easy alternative to Ballroom and other forms of partner dancing.
Lessons
(Line Dance) Beginner Night Club Two-Step – Part 1
(Line Dance) Beginner Night Club Two-Step – Part 2
In this lesson, Alex begins by demonstrating and teaching the difference between a regular Night Club Two-Step Basic and a Travelling one. In the latter, we do not bring our feet together before changing direction. Rather, the feet are left apart to achieve a greater amount of distance traveled. Also, we change direction sooner than […]