Night Club 2 Step

Nightclub Two Step also commonly known as  NC2S, sometimes Disco Two Step or California Two Step was initially developed by Buddy Schwimmer in the mid-1960s. The dance is also known as "Two Step" and was "one of the most popular forms of contemporary social dance" as a Disco Couples Dance in 1978. It is frequently danced to mid-tempo ballads in 4/4 time that have a characteristic Quick-Quick-Slow beat. A classic example is the song “Lady In Red.”

The Nightclub Two Step basic step can be counted as One & Two - Three & Four. A more relaxed hold than typical ballroom dances is the dance position for Nightclub Two Step, or "what people tend to do without lessons". The leader rocks back on his left foot, the follower on her right, for one beat. "The toe is to the heel, but not further. " A gentle but noticeable resistance is maintained during the rock step. Then both partners replace weight on the second part of the first beat. On the next beat, the leader takes a step to the left and the follower to the right. Then both partners repeat, but on opposite feet (the man rocks back on his right foot and moves to the right).

Quick drum beats should be matched with fast rock steps in the music. The "slow" drum beat and slow step can occur on either the second and fourth, or the first and third beats of a measure.

The "Two Step" is a dance you can do in weddings, ballrooms, as well as in cruises, etc. It's another option to the form of "slow dancing” where you simply put your hands on your partner's waist or neck and you sway back and forth, back-and-forth.

The "Night Club Two Step" is popular in California and all along the west coast. It's popularity is slowly moving east and is starting to be taught in Europe. In a matter of time this will be danced