Country Two Step is the smooth, traveling partner dance you see on country dance floors. The country two step dance lessons Alhambra students take at Fred Astaire Dance Studios teach you the timing, the floor lane, and a few easy turns, building step by step toward your first country night.
Co-owner Jonathan Roberts is a former World and US Ballroom champion, 7 seasons on Dancing With the Stars.
Start with simple foundations.
Solo students and couples are welcome.
Personalized coaching at your pace.
Practice timing and confidence
Learn the lane before you join it.
Two Step is a core country partner dance. It is a smooth dance that travels around the floor in a big circle while the band plays. As you learn the timing and how to move with the flow of the floor, more country songs start to feel like ones you can dance to.
Dance feel: traveling, smooth, social.
Best for: country music fans, couples, country-night regulars, beginners.
Lesson options: private, couples, group.
Related categories: Country.
Country Two Step is a traveling partner dance with a quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm. Couples move counter-clockwise around the floor, adding turns, wraps, and playful arm patterns along the way. New students learn the timing, the partner frame, and how to share the floor first, then add turns as they grow comfortable.
This is not Nightclub Two Step, which glides in place to slow ballads. Country Two Step travels to country tempo. Both are taught here as separate styles.
Perfect for country music fans, couples with a country wedding coming up, and anyone tired of watching from the side.
Country Two Step is a friendly first dance. The quick-quick-slow-slow timing is easy to feel, so beginners can build the basics at a comfortable pace.
It is smooth, social, and easy to lead, which makes it a favorite for couples who want a dance they will actually use at country nights and events.
Country nights are part of the social scene around Los Angeles. Learning the Two Step gives you a way to join in instead of watching from the rail.
You already love the scene. Learn the lane, the timing, and a few turns, and step from the bar onto the floor with more confidence.
A country wedding calls for a country dance. Two Step lessons help you prepare a smooth first dance and feel more at ease dancing at the reception.
Country Two Step rewards clean lead and follow, smooth traveling technique, and floorcraft. There is real depth here for dancers who want to refine, not just get by.
Country Two Step lessons are about more than memorizing steps. You will learn how to hear the timing, move with balance, connect with a partner, and feel more natural on the dance floor.
The signature two-step rhythm, taught from your very first lesson.
The relaxed partner frame that lets you move smoothly around the lane together.
Moving counter-clockwise and sharing the floor courteously, a key skill for country nights.
Simple, smooth turns for the follower that add flair without breaking the flow.
Side-by-side wrapped positions that look great and feel easy to lead.
The signature woven arm patterns that give Country Two Step its playful character.
Clear partnering technique so you can dance with new partners at the honky-tonk.
Staying smooth and on time whether the band plays slow or fast.
Matching your movement to the country beat so the dance feels more natural.
Stepping onto a country floor feeling ready to two-step when the music starts.
Best for: Personalized coaching, couples, beginners, technique-focused students
Private Country Two Step lessons give you focused attention and a lesson path shaped around your goals, pace, comfort level, and preferred use case.
Best for: First-time students and anyone who wants a low-pressure start
Beginner lessons can introduce Country Two Step timing, basic steps, posture, and partner connection without assuming previous experience.
Best for: Partners who want to learn together
Couples can use Country Two Step to build connection, coordination, and a smooth, traveling way to move together.
Best for: Practice, repetition, confidence, and social comfort
Group classes can help you reinforce timing and movement in a supportive studio environment.
Country first dances and parent dances suit Two Step beautifully. A smooth traveling frame set to your song can make for a relaxed, romantic moment on the floor.
You do not need dance experience to begin. You do not need to know the music, the steps, or the difference between Country and Nightclub Two Step before your first lesson. Your instructor can start with your goals and help you learn simple foundations at a comfortable pace.
What to know before you come in:
Tell us what you want Country Two Step for: a country night out, a wedding dance, a partner activity, or technique you want to master.
Start with a few simple foundations so you can feel how Country Two Step works.
Build timing, posture, frame, footwork, and partner connection at your pace.
As your comfort grows, add turns, movement, musicality, and confidence for real dance settings.
Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Alhambra is a friendly place to learn Country Two Step, whether you are brand new or getting ready for a country wedding. We are at 2121 Orange Street, Unit C, Alhambra, CA 91803, with students coming from San Gabriel, Monterey Park, San Marino, and Pasadena. We are open Monday to Friday, 12pm to 9pm, and closed on weekends. Call (626) 342-7909 or visit the contact page to plan your first lesson.
Students often appreciate a Country Two Step lesson experience that feels clear, patient, welcoming, and personal. The right lesson should help you feel more comfortable with the music, your posture, your partner, and the next step.
Yes. Country Two Step is taught in private lessons, couples lessons, and group classes at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Alhambra. Whether you are brand new or already dance a little, an instructor meets you at your level and builds from there. Some students pair it with Swing and Waltz for more variety on a country night. The studio is on Orange Street in Alhambra.
Not usually. Country Two Step is a friendly dance for beginners, and the quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm is easy to feel in the music. You start with the basic and moving around the floor, then work on smoothing out your timing, your turns, and your connection with a partner. Regular practice turns those first steps into more comfortable, confident dancing.
No. You are welcome on your own or with someone. In private lessons your instructor is your partner, so you learn every step, lead, and follow with full support. In group classes you practice with different dancers, which builds timing and adaptability. Couples are just as welcome and can learn side by side.
No. You do not need boots or any western outfit to start. Comfortable clothing you can move in and smooth-soled shoes that let you pivot are all you need, and they actually make learning easier than stiff boots do. Once you are dancing socially and want the full look, boots are welcome. Come as you are for your first lesson and focus on the steps, not the wardrobe.
They sound alike but they are two different dances. Country Two Step travels around the floor to an upbeat country tempo, with a driving quick-quick-slow-slow rhythm that keeps you moving in the line of dance. Nightclub Two Step glides in place to slow ballads and pop songs, with a softer, romantic feel. Each has its own lesson path, so you can learn one or both.
It depends on your goal and how often you practice. Your first lessons focus on the basic, the timing, and moving with the floor, and turns and styling build from there. Your intro lesson is the place to talk through a realistic plan for your goal, whether that is a wedding, a first date at a country bar, or joining friends on a country night.
The lane is moving with or without you. Book your intro lesson and join it.
No experience required. No partner required. Start with your goals and comfort level.
