Beginner Country Two Step Dance Tutorial

Beginner Country Two Step Dance Tutorial | Basic Two Step Patterns

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26:20 Want to learn all the Basic Two Step Patterns for Beginner Country Two Step? We've got your Beginner Country Two Step Dance Tutorial right here! We've been teaching longer Country Dance X. Promise!
The Basic step, Couples half turn, Couples full turn, Outside turn to shadow and back to closed, Inside turn to cuddle and back to closed, Outside turn to shadow to cuddle and back to closed, and Magic hands (outside turn to shadow to cuddle to skater and back to closed).
Two Step Dance is fun. If you want to know what to learn next, country two step weaves are in this video: • Basic Two Step WEAVES ...
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0:00 INTRO
2:23 BASIC
6:53 COUPLES HALF TURN
9:48 COUPLES FULL TURN
12:50 OUTSIDE TURN TO SHADOW
18:16 INSIDE TURN TO CUDDLE
23:58 OUTSIDE TURN TO SHADOW & CUDDLE
26:20 MAGIC HANDS
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@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

🤠Download Our Top 2-Step songs to practice to: bit.ly/3NS9nOJ 🤔Watch our Entire 2-Step Syllabus: bit.ly/3x4Uh2L 🤠Learn more Beginner 2-Step Moves: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6h8a9pm07K7nas.html

@hankjavion7657 2 жыл бұрын

@Theodore Omar instablaster ;)

@PaintmanJohn 5 жыл бұрын

At LAST! Somebody who explains the dance in easy to understand moves! Thank you.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

That's our goal. We want to make it as easy as possible (cause learning to dance is hard enough as it is) Best wishes, Brian

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

@@thatfirst9423 Yes that's the principal. The big focus is to strike the foot at the beginning of the beat (especially on the slows where people tend to be to slow & the timing gets blurred) This principal works for dancers of all levels. Beginners right up through the world champions. We teach this to all of our students. This is how Megan and I approached in competitively. We only lost 2-step a handful of times over all the years we competed. Hope that helps - Brian

@jackmcclure9623 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the girl is very clear

@ranchgirl5594 3 жыл бұрын

Both cute as buttons!! God Bless

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks! -Brian

@josegonzales815 2 ай бұрын

Incredible instruction. Can’t wait to study this and instruct as well!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 2 ай бұрын

So happy you liked it!

@gaerlan1946 3 жыл бұрын

I am making same observation I noted with other tutorials. PLEASE do this to music after your tutorials. Telling people how to do it versus actually dancing it to music are very different. Students learn faster and quicker if they relate the patterns to the music. So please provide music at the end using all the patterns taught. Thank you.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great suggestion. Most of our newer videos include a runthrough to music right at the beginning. Happy dancing -Brian

@TT-zm8np 5 жыл бұрын

I know this one Older Truck driver that hauls Cattle for a living and on his Trailer it says “CW2” they ask what that means and that means “The Country Western 2-Step” very very awesome!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Ha that's awesome! Thanks for sharing - Brian

@gogodog7991 Жыл бұрын

popular country two steps line dancing lately

@jimc7320 3 жыл бұрын

Your professional swing technique applied to country is very nice in that you are very smooth and continuous and not abrupt and choppy. You don't see that everyday. You also don't go unnecessarily high or away from your partner with the hands when leading which helps her balance, frame and footwork. Very very well done and super nice.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, Thanks for the kind words. Megan and I have been dancing together every week for 17 years now! We competed in the world championships professionally finishing 2nd. Two Step was one of our best dances. We're happy to share what we know to help people enjoy country dancing! Thanks again for the support -Brian

@mcgeepoletto8116 3 жыл бұрын

COOL thank ya Brian

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We actually launched a new channel focused on 2-Step, Nightclub ect... Check it out: 👉 bit.ly/2QC3CN7

@iloveamerica1966 4 жыл бұрын

Have been watching from Firefox and Duck Duck Go anonymously-without signing in. Only came KZfaq to give thumbs up. Good video. Thanks.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated Ron! Happy dancing. -Brian

@danceandgolf 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks for generously providing a hard to find resource like this.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We are building out more 2-step videos on our website. Take a peek: www.westcoastswingonline.com/

@CM-nm4ov 3 жыл бұрын

Great instruction!!!! I wish all instructors of this dance taught like you!!!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Colleen! Thanks a million. We try to be very clear and easy to follow. If you like your instruction... check this out: www.countrydanceonline.com/ We have some things I think you'd really enjoy. -Brian

@scubaoasis7879 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, guys! Really enjoyed this and watch it often to help solidify what ive learned in class. Please continue with more 2 step videos.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

More to come! We are starting to add some to our website as well! Keep an eye out:www.westcoastswingonline.com/technique/2-step/

@austinwright1286 6 жыл бұрын

Guys I paid for a 2 step class, and this video has taught me better, and just as much, as this class has in 2 lessons. Thank you so much. Please keep the 2 step coming!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! We hope to do more for you guy. Best wishes, Brian

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Austin! We have more videos here on youtube and also lots on our website: www.countrydanceonline.com/

@rogerf3622 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. As a ballroom and west cost swing dancer, I knew absolutely nothing about country 2-step prior to this but this makes me want to learn it. Thank you.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger! It's a cool dance. Specially for people who like WCS. It's well worth learning. Stay tuned for more! Best wishes, Brian

@aboundedwall54 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video, I have 2 weeks to learn some basic turns so this is super helpful. Thank you.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. We are excited to help in any way we can! Happy learning. -Brian

@fredlee7531 6 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!! Please keep these tutorials coming for Country Western!!! I ❤️ how you teach and break down everything. I first started following you for WCS but I started in Country Western (MY FIRST LOVE). Thanks again for posting this video.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome my friend! Stay tuned for more. All my best, Brian

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Check this out my man: www.countrydanceonline.com/

@MsWriteword 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and wonderful instructions.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane! We appreciate the support. -Brian

@cynthiaepps375 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Yall. Totally awesome. The more I watch, the better I get. No 'love' option, had to hit 'like'. There's gotta be more..... 'subscribed', 😊. Mucho Thanx. Peace

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Awww thanks! Sending you love right back. Let us know if we can help in any way. Make sure you check this out if you like 2-step: www.countrydanceonline.com/

@sherrieblake8674 4 жыл бұрын

Really clear instructions. Thank you.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sherrie! That's our goal. Clear helpful instruction to help dancers. Learning this stuff is challenging enough as it is. We're trying to make it as simple as possibe! Happy learning, Brian B

@liveride59 5 жыл бұрын

Love the hand switches in the Magic Hands section (26:42) 1 1/2 RT to Shadow - LT to Wrap - LT to Hammerlock - LT Free Spin.

@dancelouisville4564 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derek!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Again you're the man!!! I need to hire you to do this for all the videos :-)

@ursulat.3432 6 жыл бұрын

yeha, Love this video.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ursula. More fun things to come.

@jorgecontreras5744 4 жыл бұрын

Great, I love it.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Super glad to hear it Jorge! -B

@db9841 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've got a growing list of videos on our site. www.westcoastswingonline.com/technique/2-step/

@DAmicoDanceHouston 5 жыл бұрын

Dude, love your stuff and work ethic. Keep up the good work.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I hope all is well down your way. -B

@MelodyMaker 5 жыл бұрын

Well this is one good lesson! Also,thanks for tending to good audio in the production.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Blair! We try hard to create great resources for you. Happy learning! -Brian PS I love our mic too :--)

@georgenaugles5039 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your effort.... that said, what you are showing is not the two-step my mom taught me...this just seemed like ballroom style coreographed patterns rather than the original country 2 step.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Hi George. Of course it's different. Dances change over time. I did start two stepping in a country bar in Kentucky in the late 1990's so I have a little street cred :-) I also have several world titles and was elected to the country dance hall of fame so I have some competition cred too :-) I've spend a lot of time researching the history of tow step - See this quick video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oJiqo9d5vZjRoIU.html The above video is most certainly a direct version of country two step from the bars of the 1980's and 1990's. It obviously looks different as dance styles do evolve and change over time. All that being said there are several styles of two step done in several different ways depending on where you are in the world. That probably explains most of the difference. Thanks for the support and I hope you're out there dancing no matter what the style :-) Best wishes from Louisville KY -Brian B & Ms Megan

@ernestopezina2668 Жыл бұрын

I love your explanations . and the way the video is structured , I have not seen all the videos but something I would suggest is to have a quick section where you can do the complete step with music.

@WestCoastSwingOnline Жыл бұрын

Thanks, a lot of our videos have music however not all of them 😊

@MarioAvila3121 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 posting ..I teach ballroom , and there are similarities 2 ballroom Waltz and Foxtrot with the frame ... I wanted 2 familiarize myself with this dance when occasionally students ask 2 dance C2step U just needed a bigger space 2 be able 2 move across the floor showing how y'all travel

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Prince. We have a full studio but to keep the camera still we chose to dance it in front of the backdrop. BTW do you do any WCS with your students? -Brian

@galanie 5 жыл бұрын

The two step I learned in Texas in 1970 was more like the fox trot. Somewhere along the line someone removed the side step. I think I noticed that in the 80's.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

I need to do a bit more on the history of 2-step :-)

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastSwingOnline two-step came first... Henry Fox developed the foxtrot in the twenties from two step!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

@@danstafford5977 Fun stuff. Thanks for sharing.

@huntertescher2682 4 жыл бұрын

If you were teaching this in a dance class, would you recommend having them in a line or in a complete circle? I’m just a little confused on how all the patterns would connect and the easiest way to do it

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

It's much easier to teach in a line but it's not very practical. So 95% of the time we end up teaching in a circle. You just have to make sure you demo from different sides of the room so people understand the correct dance alignment. Hope that helps! -Brian

@gogodog7991 Жыл бұрын

😊

@tw9795 4 жыл бұрын

Nice & helpful. Website doesn't have much for country two-step. Yet?

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

We're adding 2-Step gradually. We are adding about 10 videos every other month at the moment. If we get interest we will add even more! Interested? :-)

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

We have plenty of two step now! Take a peek: www.countrydanceonline.com/

@MarioAvila3121 4 жыл бұрын

Does it matter weather U start on a Slow Slow ..or Quick Quick ? ? ?

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Ultimately no. It's customary to start on the Quick, Quick but once you've started it will work either way!

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Turns can be done with a single hand.... or no hands... a free Spin!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

or two hands :-)

@aireson2275 4 жыл бұрын

B g.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Yep~ :-)

@slorgdulschmodus 2 жыл бұрын

how does quick-quick-slow-slow match up with 4/4 music?? I cant find any tutorial where it shows how to find rhythm. Basic two-step seems to be a 3 beat dance. I honestly dont get it

@WestCoastSwingOnline 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, You're right. It does not match. In fact there are 2 ways you might see it counted. I describe them both in this video over on our other channel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h6h8a9pm07K7nas.html The 'rhythm' is still the same, quick quick slow slow. It's the 'timing' that is what I think you're confused about and yes you're right the dance does not 'fit neatly' with an 8 count basic to 8 beats of music. Most dances end up this way as you get going with different moves so i wouldn't let it throw you off too much. Take a peek at that other video and feel free to email us www.westcoastswingonline.com/contact-us/ and I'm happy to answer any questions and offer up any resources we might have to help you out! Happy learning, Brian

@danstafford5977 3 жыл бұрын

Beginner twostep they always dance flat dance...they always using two hands for prep and lead... they always dance in closed and Promenade position. They always do single turns!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing happens "always" in dancing. There are always choices :-)

@mjbminer8381 5 жыл бұрын

this is the traveling or Tx 2 step. What about Az 2 step? it's country to

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Great questions! I'm not a historian 2-Step but it does have a LOT of regional differences. This video would be catogorized as the most modern version of Texas 2-Step although if you were to go to Texas, the dance may very well look different depending on where you dance it but it's still the same dance. Arizona Two Step, Triple Two Step, Nightclub Two Step and Double Two step are all different dances with slightly to very different structures from the Two Step we have in this video. I hope that helps a bit.

@jamessimmons5888 Жыл бұрын

It's important to point out in each & every video that there are ONLY two (2) dance styles done on ANY social Dance Club/Lounge anywhere in the World. Spot/Rhythm & Progressive/Traveling. The congestion Problem (s) we all run into these days is that Dance Instructors do not continually reinforce (Over & Over/ Ad Nauseum ),...... All Spot/Rhythm Dance Styles should be done in the CENTER of the Dance Floor,......Progressive/Traveling Dance Styles are done in the two (2) outside lanes of the Dance Floor. Slower Progressive/Traveling Dancers on the inside Lane & the faster moving dances in the Outside FAST Lane. This way, we can ALL perform our dance of choice at the very same time to each particular Music Selection. Thank You!

@WestCoastSwingOnline Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this helpful info James! -Brian

@williamtuel5252 5 жыл бұрын

When I've always danced it was two steps forward one back what the hell have I been doing lol I was lead to believe it was two step but wasn't

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Hi William. There are LOTS of different versions of 2-step. Some are still based off the same dance but just have regional differences. Some are actually quite different. So you may or may not be wrong LOL Where do you live and where did you learn? I'm curious. Best wishes, Brian

@williamtuel5252 5 жыл бұрын

@@WestCoastSwingOnline Gilmer Tx 120 miles east of Dallas guess you could say I picked it up at the Rio Palm isle bar in Longview Texas

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

@@williamtuel5252 So many regional differences in the bars in TX!

@tybaldt 4 жыл бұрын

I learned a bunch of styles in Texas. I once asked a Country competitor about them, he guessed the town or even bar that I learned some of them in. They’re all good for something, but the style in this video is the style I see most often

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Lead and follow dances are lead from the diaphragm... the diaphragm moves before the feet!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh true but it sparks a debate about the initiation of movement.... :-)

@danstafford5977 3 жыл бұрын

Two-step you're not dancing in a slot... you're dancing down line of Dance... two step is a progressive dance which means you're dancing the entire perimeter of the floor!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

For sure it's a progressive dance. Progression isn't it's main goal though. Over years of teaching we've found several helpful ways to describe different elements of the dance. ;-)

@MrTonymontana3039 5 жыл бұрын

Us Car Community *caveman spongebob*

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing was mentioned about line of Dance... nothing was mentioned about stepping offline of dance!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

There is SO MUCH to cover about a dance. One could go on forever. The goal of this video was to teach people the functional basics. There are so many layers to add. Lead and Follow. Connections. Spins. Balance. Patterns. Adjusting for mistakes. Fixing timing issues. The list goes on. Learning to dance is a journey and hopefully this video will help people take their first steps in beginner two step.

@BlueBirdBaby 4 жыл бұрын

Rather frustrating trying to follow along. Especially with no partner. Slow motion for the steps would be awesome

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ruby. KZfaq has a slow motion function. Click the gear icon in the bottom right of the video screen then click 'playback speed' and chose the speed you'd like. If you watch the video you'll see us doing the video with and without a partner. It's important to learn your own steps individually then with your partner. I hope that helps. Best wishes in the new year. -Brian B & Ms Megan

@jesykast.stevan1205 4 жыл бұрын

I only see his moves. Her steps keep getting blocked. Especially the turning steps.

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

All lead and follow dances are dance out of the man's lead... women do not back lead!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, knowing your footwork as a follower and knowing a move exists is very important. Sorry you are unable to see the followers footwork and positions well. Go to our channel and take a loot at some of our other two step videos, they will present different angles.

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing was mentioned about the line of dance and the dance floor etiquette.... nothing was mentioned about the timing of the music... up-beats down -Beats... Tempo!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Dan this is one of many two step videos that we have put out. We tend to not put all information on a dance out in one video. The topics you hav described are in different videos :)

@danstafford5977 3 жыл бұрын

You need to explain the beat count vs the step count.... you have six counts of music but only taken 4 steps... step count is 1235... leaving out the 4 and the six... always starting on the downbeat... if you start on the upbeat your out of sync with the music... you count the music as down up down down. The beats per minute varies from song to song!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Dan. We use all sorts of descriptions and information in our teaching. Not all of them can be included in one video (and unfortunately we can't got back and add any info to an already posted videos) There are several helpful ways to think about counting two step. After 35,000 hours on the dance floor we have learned a thing or two :-)

@user-zf5xo4qp4m 9 ай бұрын

i didn't get any steps at all. it's so confusing. I've always wanted to dance. i stopped going to dances because women would ask me to dance and it was so embarrassing i didn't know what to do. some women left me standing on the floor and walked away. i decided this is not for me. so i just go fishing instead and dream of dancing.

@WestCoastSwingOnline 9 ай бұрын

It can be tricky for sure, but being patient is key!! On our website we have step by step videos that you can rewind and watch as many times as you need for each of the styles you want. www.westcoastswingonline.com If we can help with your dream, hopefully you can add dance to your schedule as well as your fishing trips. ♥️ Let us know if you ever have questions! -Emily

@danstafford5977 3 жыл бұрын

You're doing quarter turns not half turns... half turns is down line of dance or up line of Dance... quarter turns is cross line of Dance!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

It depends. The short answer is that quicks are usually chaine turns (which requires an entire breakdown for clarity) and slows are pivot turns. There are a few turn resources on this page:www.countrydanceonline.com/ultimate-guide-to-two-step/ We cover everything you need to know about turns in our turns course: west-coast-swing-online.ck.page/56e9625a9a

@danstafford5977 3 жыл бұрын

When making turns a woman cups her hand... a man's two fingers swivels inside of her cupped hand!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

In most cases yes. Unless the leaders hands are large then one finger can suffice.

@johnduda8481 5 жыл бұрын

It says beginners....start slower pleaseeeee

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Did you watch more than the first minute? I explain in the first 30 seconds that I will demo everything from the video in the beginning then go slowly through each pattern. I also explain that there is a link to each pattern in the description below. Finally it is a video.. so you can rewatch it as many times as necessary. KZfaq even has a feature to allow you to play the video at 70%, 50% and even 25% of full speed. I hope that covers all of the basics for people to learn for free online. Best wishes, Brian B

@johnduda8481 5 жыл бұрын

Forgive my negativity. I was a hell of an athlete in my hayday...but could not dance worth a pile of dog poop. I think it has to do with being so bashful and never dancing and having the fear of screwing up. I will try to watch it several times. I really want to take my wife country dancing. Thanks will try harder @@WestCoastSwingOnline

@WestCoastSwingOnline 5 жыл бұрын

@@johnduda8481 I understand. Dancing it tricky for all of us. What you're going through is totally normal for all of us. Keep your head up. Best wishes, Brian

@athenaramirez3546 2 жыл бұрын

These drought commercials, as if they are hypnotizing you with phraseology and narrative. Weird

@WestCoastSwingOnline 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what that has to do with 2-Step? :-/ -Brian

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

nothing was mentioned about two step as a lead and follow dance... non choreographed!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

It is for sure a lead and follow dance!

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing was mentioned about the framework... that crucial element of dance... nothing was mentioned about prepping the leads!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, I'm sorry but I don't agree. We speak about frame very clearly right here for example: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apNigKuSs9TdaJs.html There are LOTS of important tips for beginner two step covered in the video. Sincerely, Brian

@danstafford5977 4 жыл бұрын

Women need to cup her hand... that man's fingers swivel inside her hand!

@WestCoastSwingOnline 3 жыл бұрын

Yep that it. You've got it. -B