Of recent years the two-step has become one of the most popular dances, and it is one of the simplest.

The method of practicing the step is as follows:

Standing in the first position, slide the right foot to the side. Bring the left foot alongside, and instantly repeat the sliding movement with the right foot, only do not make the slide quite so long as in the first instance.

Now slide to the left with the left foot, bring the right foot alongside, and continue the slide with the left foot.

At the beginning of the movement the weight is borne by the left foot, while the right foot slides to the side. Then the weight is taken by the right foot, while the left foot is brought into position. At this point the weight must be transferred instantly to the left foot, and the right foot shot out quickly to the other side.

It may help the beginner to call out the words: “Slide and slide,” when practicing this step. Thus:

Slide: Right foot to the side.

And: Bring up left foot. Both feet together. Transfer weight to left foot.

Slide: Right foot to the side. Half the length of the first slide.

And continue the movement with the other foot, thus:

Slide: Left foot to the side.

And: Bring up right foot. Both feet together. Transfer weight to right foot.

Slide: Left foot to the side. Half the length of first slide.

When dancing the two-step, never hop. Always slide the feet. Keep the weight on the balls of the feet; this makes the sliding much easier and destroys the tendency to hop.