Country Two-step workshop w/ Russ Bradchulis

Want to learn? Join our Intro to Country Two-Step Workshop with Russ Bradchulis!

No prior experience is necessary! This workshop is perfect for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of country two-step. Our guest instructor, Russ Bradchulis, will break down the basic steps into easy-to-understand segments and give you a few fun, simple, repeatable patterns that are easy to practice and use on the social dance floor.

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll learn:

• The Rhythm: Master the quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm that is the backbone of two-step.
• The Footwork: Learn the leader and follower steps for smooth movement and connection with your partner. Russ will teach techniques to help you to glide across the floor.
• Frame and Body Position: Understand how to maintain a proper frame for the best connection and create.
• Turning Techniques: Learn basic turning maneuvers to navigate the dance floor with ease.

By the end of the workshop, you'll be able to:

• Confidently execute the two-step pattern.
• Dance comfortably with a partner.
• Understand the fundamentals of leading and following.
• Have a blast learning a new skill!

Social dancing will follow until 11 p.m.

Follows:
- turn technique to keep you balanced and stable in multiple turns
- tips on being able to follow any lead

Leads:
- calibrating your lead to different types of follows, so you can dance with anyone
- how to fix those "oops" moments and keep on going like you meant to do that

Partnership:
- key ways to being a patient, kind, and encouraging partner, whether you know the person or not
- ways to balance out the partnership, mainly when there's a skill difference