What C&W dance is this?

[Sagitta]

I know that if I make the 6 count foxtrot basic completely progressive, i.e. slow, slow, quick, quick...going forward that is supposed to be country dancing? Is this correct? If so, what C&W dance is it? Can other ballroom dances be as easily adapted to C&W, such as waltz?

[pygmalion]

It sounds like you're describing Texas two step, which has the same basic as foxtrot, but is done to faster tempo music and has a lot of fancy arm wraps. And yes, there is C&W waltz, but it travels line of dance in much the same way as two-step in its purest form. There are a lot fewer patterns to do in the middle of the floor than in, say, ballroom waltz (although that is changing.)

[Spitfire]

That is correct Sagitta; you have what I know as the Progressive 2 Step - except the count is in reverse; quick, quick, slow, slow. I think this is what is meant by the Texas Two Step though that term isn't often used here to describe it.

And there is a variation known to me as Rhythm 2 Step. It is most like Foxtrot except instead of going foward, foward and side step left (leader's part) and repeating you follow up the side step left with side step right and repeat.

Country Waltz - just like P2S - to Waltz timing of course.

[Purr]

C & W dances at competition could include waltz, two-step, cha cha, swing, west coast swing and polka.

[dragon3085]

Yep its 'Texas 2 step" alright, although we just call it 2 step here in Texas. :-)
You can start it either on the quick quick or the first slow, Depends on who is teaching it and you take fairly large steps as most dance floors at the country clubs are bigger then entire clubs for other dances like latin. :cry: I say this because country dancers from other states have come down and get a little thown off because they are used to taking smaller steps.

Patrick

[pygmalion]

Yup. That's a good point for the ladies. RELEASE your toes. Or they will get stepped on. Not fun, when your partner is wearing huge dance boots! Ouch.

And, if I remember correctly, there are several different "two-steps" depending on where you're from. That's why some people keep them separate by calling them "Texas" or Arizona" or whatever two step. They really are different. I believe the music is similar, thgouh. Right? :roll:

[Spitfire]

They really are different. I believe the music is similar, thgouh. Right? :roll:

That is correct. It can be fast or fairly slow.

[pygmalion]

They all seem fast after a couple beers... Not that I would know, mind you. :wink: :lol:

[Vince A]

Arizona and Texas Two Step are basically the same . . . a dancer of one could follow or lead the other . . .

Large steps are key . . . and yes, it can get to be pretty fast . . . the last song that I competed to was 189 bpm . . .

And for those of you that think that the Twp Step still looks like John Travolta in "Urban Cowby," you are wrong. It is a very graceful dance these days . . . a real frame with chin and head up, man's right hand on her back area - not up on the shoulder so you don't spill the beer! Left hand is held up in a nice frame position. The dance no longer sways back and forth like they did in the movie, rather it is a smooth gliding dance with lots of arm presentation and preps!

[cl5814]

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Large steps are key . . . and yes, it can get to be pretty fast . . . the last song that I competed to was 189 bpm . . .



Sorry, if this is an idiot question.
Why would you want to take big steps if the music is 189 bpm ? Wouldn't that be smaller steps. ( C/W newbie, trying to learn a bit )