How Do You Do The Texas Two-Step Dance?
The Texas two-step is a lively western dance made popular by the film “Urban Cowboy.” Although the dance can be done to many country songs, it is most commonly danced to Hal Ketchum’s “Past the Point of Rescue.” The dance itself is a walking dance, which has its roots in American foxtrot and swing. More complex forms of the Texas two-step include lots of spins and turns with your partner. Take your partner. The leader (usually the man) places his right hand on the follower’s (usually the woman) waist. The woman places her left hand on the man’s shoulder. The man and woman hold each other’s free hand out to the side. Hold your arms up with your elbows slightly bent so that you create a strong frame. Your stance should be slightly off-set so that when dancing, the man’s right foot steps between the woman’s feet. This way, no one should have any toes stepped on. Take two quick steps–the first half of the two-step. The man steps forward with his left foot, while the woman retreats with he
