The Essential Song Guide To Two Stepping In Texas

Growing up in Texas, especially cities like Ft. Worth, Houston, and even Amarillo (George Strait and Terry Stafford made us famous), you were surrounded by country music and usually a dance floor.

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The two-step was evolved from a dance that started in Paris and eventually came to the US in the 1890s. This form evolved into the Fox Trot and from the Fox Trot, it evolved into the Texas Two-Step.

Many people learn how to two-step from their parents, older siblings, or at middle school dances and summer camps. Some have also learned by watching videos or movies. The movie Urban Cowboy popularized the two-step and mechanical bull riding in the 70s.

Nowadays, you can learn from YouTube. Two-stepping is essential if you live in Texas. In fact, not knowing how to two-step in Texas might affect your dating life.

11 Songs For Easy Breezy, Rootin' Tootin' Texas Two-Step Dancing

The Texas Two-Step is the perfect dance for the couple who likes to show off on the dance floor. The Texas Two-Step's difficulty is dictated by tempo. As a result, we've hand-picked several of the best beginner songs for you and your pardner to learn how to get to steppin'

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On any given night at any bar or concert that has a dance floor, with country music in the background, you are going to have people on the dance floor two-stepping. If you want to get down, then a fast country song is the way to go so you can twirl your partner around on the dance floor. If you want to get close, then a good slow country song is even better for two-stepping taking up each other's space.

Grab your partner, it's time to get two-stepping!