Two Step-Orthodox vs Bar Dance vs “Country Swing”

Two Step-Orthodox vs Bar Dance/“Country Swing”

I put Country Swing in quotes because it’s not a particular dance style. It has become s catch phrase that could be any number of regional amateur dances that don’t have an actual basic step. Where people move around the floor or stationary versions of fancy moves that are largely off time and inconsiderate of the follow.

Two Step Intermediate Patterns
Zig Zag to Inside Spin to Pat a Cake
Rt to Rt Outside Spin to Lariat (Weave) position
Lariat to 1 anda half Outside Spin to Scissors
Pull through to Skater Position
Free Spin

Let me be clear.
I was the biggest bar dancer EVER!
I’m not a hater, although I sound like it.
There is nobody out there more excited than I am about the number of young people dancing Country today.

My frustration comes from the laziness that is Bar Dance and “Country Swing”. It’s Lazy and ultimately, unintelligent once the dancer has been exposed to actual dancing.

Is it fun?.. yesss!! It’s fun, for the time being. Is it fun to watch?.. for some, sure. People who have no dance knowledge think it’s pretty cool.

Do I want young people to not do it?.. I’m not even saying that. But there are a lot of you out there that have a true passion for dancing, possibly even becoming a teacher, or a pro dancer. Bar Dancing/“Country Swing” is for amateurs, only,PERIOD. It will never be considered a professional dance style, EVER!

Young Dancers today you should use it as a steppingstone to actual dancing and have fun with it.

Consider other dance styles around the world, or any sport. There’s a difference between what people just getting started look like and the pro level. Aspire to be better, don’t stop at the five moves, plus lifts and dips and ducks that you’re limited to in this style of dance.
And recognize the difference in how many patterns and concepts there are in any recognizable international dance style. The quality of movement, musicality, and connection. They are a work of art, Bar Dance/Country Swing, is not. Where’s the beat, where are your feet, where is the connection, where is the musicality outside of dipping the girl at the end of a musical phrase that you ignored, how does your partner feel?

Aspire to be better, YOU HAVE THE TALENT. That’s all I’m saying.
Win you an amateur belt buckle, and move on to an actual Dan style.

Two Step is a truly American tradition, American culture. And you, the younger generation are going to let it die because you want to do fancy moves without leaning hour to dance. It’s sad. I’m sad.

It’s hard to let go of west makes you feel cool, popular. So don’t. Keep your Bar Dance/Country Swing, but learn actual Two Step and West Coast Swing if you’re serious about dance in your future. You’ll be amazed what it will add to your Bar Dancing!!

There’s over 600 videos here for FREE, don’t be lazy.

I’m happy to answer any questions you might have, help you win at Bar Dancing, if you decide that you want to be a dancer, reach out.

I love y’all and I mean it, but I love Two Step more!

And remember, you can’t do anything I can’t, but I can do 100 times what you can.
Don’t forget.

Damon