Learn the first 3 moves here: ruclips.net/p/PLgM0bfYIGz3Q5kKwtj38ZFw4uZxfd-Qcl See the complete syllabus here: westcoastswingonline.uscreen.io/search?category_id=98140
"New, in its infancy [much like nightclub]?" I learned it shortly after I first started country dancing ~37+ years ago! But I'm questioning if this is really the same dance at all or if it has developed and been "re-imagined" into the smooth dance that Mike identifies and explains. The triple two-step that I learned was triple-step (a/k/a shuffle), triple-step, walk, walk - very "bouncy" on the triple-steps (similar to polka).
Hey Diane, Yes the style you're describing is what this developed from. It's been "re-imagined" for sure. In my opinion both 'styles' have merit but the one you learned in the bar is the more approachable, social version. I've seen it more bouncy and a bit more smooth but the one Mike describes in this video is primarily a competitive version. The patterns are still roughly the same and can be applied to social dancing. Thanks for the feedback. It's always great to hear from you.
I learn like a polka also but I’m going to check this out. Night Club isn’t new either. It dates back several years although I have never seen anyone do it in my area
In the Chicago area a variation of this known as Double Two is popular. It has the same basic step as this, but without the waltz-like gliding and elegant frame. It's more rhythmic, kind of an East Coast Swing on the move around the floor. It's an easy fun dance that goes to a lot of music that does not fit Two Step
YES! Thanks Frederick.I know about double two. It's a great dance. I think it should be more popular socially around the country for sure. No matter what 'style' people chose to dance the patterns should work about the same. I hope more people will learn it!
I would propose you say "Heel," where you naturally roll the weight down to the toe or a flat foot. "Heel-Toe" would indicate a rising action through the feet.
Saying Heel- toe is used in ballroom studios to articulate the action of starting on a heel and moving to the toe. You can thinking of it however makes the most sene to you!! Ultimately it needs to make sense to you for you to be able to do it 😊
@@SocialDanceOnline I appreciate your kind reply. You are correct... it depends on the dancer's ability to assimilate. It would be ideal if the different genres were consistent, especially since many Ballroom Dancers also study Country.
Hey Maureen, We're 100% with you. I unfortunately don't know Triple Two and we needed another teacher (Mike) to teach it. He struggled with the Leader Follower terminology while shooting the video. (from years of saying it differently) We were fortunate that he decided to shoot the videos for free and decided to let him roll with what he was comfortable with (He did try to use the degendered terms but really struggled) We're trying to promote open roll dancing in country dance competition and by using more updated, inclusive terminology as a whole! We're not always perfect but we're trying our best :-) -Brian
Learn the first 3 moves here: ruclips.net/p/PLgM0bfYIGz3Q5kKwtj38ZFw4uZxfd-Qcl
See the complete syllabus here: westcoastswingonline.uscreen.io/search?category_id=98140
"New, in its infancy [much like nightclub]?" I learned it shortly after I first started country dancing ~37+ years ago! But I'm questioning if this is really the same dance at all or if it has developed and been "re-imagined" into the smooth dance that Mike identifies and explains. The triple two-step that I learned was triple-step (a/k/a shuffle), triple-step, walk, walk - very "bouncy" on the triple-steps (similar to polka).
Hey Diane, Yes the style you're describing is what this developed from. It's been "re-imagined" for sure. In my opinion both 'styles' have merit but the one you learned in the bar is the more approachable, social version. I've seen it more bouncy and a bit more smooth but the one Mike describes in this video is primarily a competitive version. The patterns are still roughly the same and can be applied to social dancing. Thanks for the feedback. It's always great to hear from you.
I learn like a polka also but I’m going to check this out. Night Club isn’t new either. It dates back several years although I have never seen anyone do it in my area
In the Chicago area a variation of this known as Double Two is popular. It has the same basic step as this, but without the waltz-like gliding and elegant frame. It's more rhythmic, kind of an East Coast Swing on the move around the floor. It's an easy fun dance that goes to a lot of music that does not fit Two Step
YES! Thanks Frederick.I know about double two. It's a great dance. I think it should be more popular socially around the country for sure. No matter what 'style' people chose to dance the patterns should work about the same. I hope more people will learn it!
I would propose you say "Heel," where you naturally roll the weight down to the toe or a flat foot. "Heel-Toe" would indicate a rising action through the feet.
Saying Heel- toe is used in ballroom studios to articulate the action of starting on a heel and moving to the toe. You can thinking of it however makes the most sene to you!! Ultimately it needs to make sense to you for you to be able to do it 😊
@@SocialDanceOnline I appreciate your kind reply. You are correct... it depends on the dancer's ability to assimilate. It would be ideal if the different genres were consistent, especially since many Ballroom Dancers also study Country.
Please de-gender the footwork. Thank you.
Hey Maureen, We're 100% with you. I unfortunately don't know Triple Two and we needed another teacher (Mike) to teach it. He struggled with the Leader Follower terminology while shooting the video. (from years of saying it differently) We were fortunate that he decided to shoot the videos for free and decided to let him roll with what he was comfortable with (He did try to use the degendered terms but really struggled) We're trying to promote open roll dancing in country dance competition and by using more updated, inclusive terminology as a whole! We're not always perfect but we're trying our best :-) -Brian
Why?
Seems okay to me. We all know how to figure out the dance with whatever language is used. That is the object of the lesson.