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Two-Step

Smooth, confident, and the undisputed soul of the Texas dance hall. Texas Two-Step is the classic Lone Star partner dance — a sleek, floor-traveling style that feels natural with country music and effortless once it clicks.

About the Style

What is Texas Two-Step?

Texas Two-Step is a partner dance with deep roots in the Lone Star State's dance hall tradition. While closely related to Country Two-Step, it carries its own distinct flavor — often danced at a faster tempo with a more relaxed, natural hold and an emphasis on smooth, comfortable social dancing over formal technique.

At DFW Social Dance Studio, we teach Texas Two-Step as a practical social skill — one that works at any country bar, dance hall, or Texas wedding. You'll learn the basic pattern, how to navigate the dance floor, and enough turn patterns to keep things interesting from the first night out.

If you're in Dallas–Fort Worth and you've ever been to a country venue and wished you could join the floor, Texas Two-Step is your answer. It's the dance that unlocks every honky-tonk, country club, and backyard party in Texas.

What to expect in class
  • No partner or prior experience needed
  • We rotate partners throughout every class
  • Footwork, timing, and connection fundamentals
  • Casual, welcoming atmosphere — no dress code

Class Schedule

Upcoming Texas Two-Step Classes

Select a class on the left, then pick a plan. You'll go straight to checkout for that specific class.

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DFW Social Dance Studio lead instructor

Your Instructor

Meet Alexi,
your dance instructor.

Alexi is our lead instructor — trained in 30+ dance styles, holding Master Instructor credentials across many of them and Grand Master status in several. With years of professional teaching experience and a genuine passion for the craft, Alexi brings both depth and warmth to every class. Whatever your level, Alexi's approach is personal, patient, and built around how you learn. You're not just learning steps — you're building a skill for life.

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All the styles we teach.

32 styles across Latin, Swing, Ballroom, Country, and Social / Club.

Country
Country Two-Step
The essential Texas dance. Progressive, partner-based, counter-clockwise.
Country
Line Dancing
Solo and group line dances from Texas country to pop. Beginner-friendly and incredibly fun.
Country
Texas Two-Step
A Texas staple with its own distinct flavor. If you're in DFW, this one's essential.
Country
Country Swing
Big turns, dips, energy. One of the most fun dances on a Texas dance floor.
Country
Country Waltz
A relaxed, flowing take on the waltz set to country music. Perfect for honky-tonk nights.
Country
Country Polka
Fast-paced and full of energy. A Texas take on the classic polka that packs any dance floor.

Ready to try Texas Two-Step?

Classes start at $9. No partner, no experience, no problem. Just show up ready to move.