Dance styles related to triple two step and their confusing names

The Triple Two Step is a dance which is evolved from a dance bar known as “The Shuffle” and then it was so called as the “Progressive Double Two Step”. To make it something more confusing, it is also called as “Fort Worth Shuffle”, the “Dallas Shuffle” and “The Triple Two Step”. According to the purists, these dances have differences. But according to some non-purists, these dances have the same DNA, but sometimes they have little differences.

In all of these dances, the same rhythm is used as of 1,2, 3&4, 5&6 or Slow, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow, Quick, Quick, Slow. These steps are also called as “Walk, Walk, Chasse Step, Chasse Step” or simpler “Walk, Walk, Shuffle Step, Shuffle Step”.

Different dance styles with different names

1.   Triple Two Step: When somebody says “Triple Two Step” they are mainly telling about the dance which is performed in competition. Actually, this dance form is very flowing and French crosses are used in it .This is danced with slower music with proper shaping and it has an improved deal for open work. The best part of this dance is its grace and beauty on moves which make it best with enough space for the dancers. It means, the dancers can get an enlarged dance floor and upgraded ballroom size.

2.   Triple Two Step (Old School): The term “Triple Two Step” is used mostly in some areas of the country which is also called “The Shuffle”, “Dallas Shuffle”, “Progressive Double Two” or “Double Two”. Except their names, there is not such difference between these dances. From the practical point of view, it doesn’t need to compare these dances before asking someone to dance. It doesn’t matter what these dances known because you will get different names in different locations when you travel all over the world.

3.   The Dallas Shuffle, Progressive Double Two Step, Double Two Step and Country Shuffle Ann Arbor are performed in fast-paced music with tighter turns and these involve less open and more close work with quite less distances which are covered with the progress of dance around the dance floor.

4.   Triple Two Step or The Fort Worth Shuffle: The Fort Worth Shuffle is danced widely in Fort Worth Texas and its surrounding area, as the name suggests. Performed on opposite feet, this dance is different from others as the leader start from left foot and the follower starts from right foot.

Bottom Line

Whatever will be the name on different areas you may notice, the steps, timing and moves are almost similar on these dancing styles. When it comes to learn cha cha dance lessons ANN ARBOR or any other ballroom dance style, you may join the dance studio which provides several benefits to the learners from experienced dance masters. You can also join private dance lessons if you want to learn every basic step of ballroom dancing. There are many dance masters available online to join online course of dancing. And this is said to be the best part of dancing.

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