Country Western Two-Step has its roots in swing and is the most popular country dance among partner dancers. The Two Step is a progressive dance that follows the Line-of-Dance counterclockwise around the dance floor.

Two-Step music: quick, lively country music with even rhythm. 4/4 time signature.

Two-Step Rhythm: the basic two-step follows a "quick, quick, slow, slow," pattern where the first two steps (the quicks) are twice as fast as the last two steps (the slows).