Progressive Two-Step
The Two-Step originated in the 1800's. It was an offspring of the minuet, danced as QQSS. In the days when women were not allowed to dance with men, men danced together, hence the hand on the shoulder - holding a can of beer and the other hand to the side. The only women who danced with these men were Indian Squaws, who loved to spin, which led to the inclusion of multiple turns.
West Coast Swing
A stylized Swing dance popular west of the Mississippi from Kansas to California. Danced in a slot to medium-to-slow Swing, Blues or Disco music and characterized by slot movements, taps and shuffles, coaster steps, and push and pull action of the dancers. West Coast Swing allows both partners to improvise steps while dancing together.
Country Waltz
This is the Country Western counterpart to the Ballroom Waltz. This version is generally faster and progresses rapidly down the floor. Generally seen as the romantic country dance, the movement is graceful and playful through its use of turns and spins.
Country Swing
Country Swing is also referred to as 4-count Swing or Pony Swing and is characterized by its use of continuous rock steps. This is an easy dance to learn and is often fun for those looking to get out on the dance floor immediately.
Texas Two-Step
Texas Two-Step is a modified version of the popular Progressive Two-step done to slower tempos of music. The primary difference between the two styles is an exaggerated brushing action done side to side during the two slow counts of the basic.
Country Shuffle
Country Shuffle is the Western version of Polka. The primary difference is that the style of Shuffle is less hoppy than the Polka. The basic step consists of a triple to the left followed by a triple to the right.
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