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 topline of smooth/standard nor the more inward and verticle arm bold 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              1 2 3 (4)

QQS 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 & 4

Step back right Cross left over right Step side right

3 & 4

Step back left Cross right over left 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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