sports dictionary Dance sports - TWO-STEP

Dance sports TWO-STEP (engl. two "two" and step "step") American, and then international ballroom pair dance (early XX century). The character of a fast march. A closed pair of dancers makes energetic steps and light bounces, their movements are synchronized. Basic movements: two quick steps for the first part of the bar and one slow step for the second part of the bar. Musical size 2/4. Sample dance with verses from B. Alexandrovs operetta "Wedding in Malinovka" ("Get ready, Frau Madame: Ill give you a dance lesson...").