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Country and Western Dances

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Country Triple

By adminIn Country and Western Dances, Kinds of Dances - Short DescriptionPosted December 19, 2014

This dance resembles East Coast Swing, however, the rock step is replaced with walking steps and the dance becomes a progressive dance down the floor.

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Country Shuffle

By adminIn Country and Western Dances, Kinds of Dances - Short DescriptionPosted December 19, 2014

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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Texas Two-Step

By adminIn Country and Western Dances, Kinds of Dances - Short DescriptionPosted December 19, 2014

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.

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Country Swing

By adminIn Country and Western Dances, Kinds of Dances - Short DescriptionPosted December 19, 2014

Country Swing is also referred to as 4 count Swing, Pony Swing or 4 count Hustle 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.

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Country Western Waltz

By adminIn Country and Western Dances, Kinds of Dances - Short DescriptionPosted December 19, 2014

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.

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Progressive Two-Step

By adminIn Country and Western Dances, Kinds of Dances - Short DescriptionPosted December 19, 2014

Probably the most popular and well known of the Country Western dances. It originated in North America in the 1800's among European settlers. Named for its fast progression around the room, it is a fun and pacey dance characterized by smooth gliding steps with lots of turns and intricate patterning.

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