Dance Dictionary

Swingout & 2-Step (Swing’out’ & 2-Step, n.)
(1).  A dance to basic steps Back, Back, One-two, One-two moving in any directions executing multiple smooth showmanship moves away from and with dance partner at medium or s-l-o-w-e-r beats.  (2). the number 1 African American Cultural Dance native or popular toTEXAS such as Houston, Dallas, Beaumont, Austin, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Port Arthur, Woodlands, etc  (3).  easy to learn, do a little footwork and some fancy turns.  (4).  2-step same dance and steps to a different beat.  (5).  NO 2 Houston Swingout & 2-Steppers dance alike, they have the same basic steps, followed by their own individual styles. (6).   roots are trace to the African community.
 
Swingout & 2-Step Authenic Basic Steps
Beginner Steps
(1) Basic Step
(2) Stroll forward, backward, left, right
(3) Single turn, Single turn back to close
(4) Double turn
(5) Throw-away You, I, We