Taught @ the NTA Convention 99' by Paula Frohn
The dance was developed in the early 1980's by Buddy Schwimmer, a prominent California dance pro. The standard position for night club two step is a closed position, but it's neither the strong top line of smooth/standard nor the more inward and vertical arm hold of Latin/rhythm. Instead, it's somewhere in between, and more relaxed (though firm, of course). Eye contact is encouraged.
Two Versions: (A) Popular in the East & (B) California Style
| A. | Timing: | 4/4 | |
| Rhythm: | QQS | QQS | |
| 1 2 3 (4) | 1 2 3 (4) |
Dance Position: Closed
Footwork: Rock step, side step, rock step, side step
| MAN Q Q S Q Q S | Step back left Replace right Step side left Step back right Replace left Step side right | LADY Q Q S Q Q S | Step back right Replace left Step side right Step back left Replace right Step side left |
Note: Some instructors teach it 1 & 2 but dance it to QQS.
Music Suggestions: How Do I Live by Trisha Yearwood (BPM 66); A Broken Wing by Martina McBride (BPM 74)
| (B | Timing: | 2/4 |
| Rhythm: | 1 & 2 3 & 4 | |
| Dance Position: | Closed | |
| Footwork: | Ball-change-side, ball-change-side |
| MAN 1 & 2 3 & 4 | Step back left Replace right Step side left Step back right Replace left Step side right | LADY 1 & 2 3 & 4 | Step back right Replace left Step side right Step back left Replace right Step side left |
Music Suggestions: It's Your Song by Garth Brooks (BPM 70); Connected To The Heart by Ricochet (BPM 66)
Note: On counts 3 & 4, the side cross footwork is used often for better movement.
| 3 | Step back right | 3 | Step back left |
| & | Cross left over right | & | Cross right over left |
| 4 | Step side right | 4 | Step side left |
Beginner's Level: Basic Step, Outside Turn & Inside Turn
Intermediate Level: Left Couple Turn, Right Couple Turn, Outside Turn-Walk w/Couple's Free Turn, Couple's Left & Right Combination
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