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Country Night Club Two Step - Right Turning Basic

🪩 Deep Dive: Right Turning Basic — Country Night Club Two Step


Before we get into the move itself, here’s the essence of Country Night Club Two Step (NC2S):

  • It’s a partner social dance done to slow/romantic country (and pop) songs in 4/4 time.

  • Footwork is smooth and flowing — not bouncy — with a gentle back rock-step feel (slow-quick-quick).

  • The Right Turning Basic takes that familiar basic pattern and adds a clockwise turn for both partners, rotating in place. https://youtu.be/nLa1nNAgDKs 


💃 Step-by-Step: Country Night Club Two-Step Right Turning Basic

Here’s how the move goes, with the leader and follower's footwork danced natural opposite. The counts are usually felt as Slow-Quick-Quick (SQQ), which matches most songs used for this dance style.

🧍‍♂️ Leader

  1. Slow – Step Side with the Right Foot

    • Step side with your right foot; as you step side, sway your body to the right.

  2. Quick – Step back, instep to heel, with your left foot

  3. Quick – Step forward in CBMP with your right foot

    • As you step forward, begin to gently turn your torso to the right (clockwise).

    • This sets up the direction of the turn.

  4. Slow – Step side with your left foot

    • While turning 3/8 turn to the right, step to the side with your left foot.

    • Make sure to step across the track, straddling your partner’s foot.

  5. Quick – Step Side with your right foot

    • Continue turning right to transition into Counter Promenade Position.

  6. Quick – Step forward and across with your left foot


👉 What’s happening here? As you complete two SQQ’s, you should have changed places with your partner, rotating about half a turn clockwise and ready to continue traveling or return to the basic. YouTube


🧍‍♀️ Follower

  1. Slow – Step Side with Left Foot

    • Step side on your left foot (mirroring the leader’s step and sway action).

  2. Quick – Step back, instep to heel, with your right foot

  3. Quick – Step forward and across in CBMP

    • As the leader begins turning clockwise, you will step forward and across your track, allowing the leader to start turning in front of you.

  4. Slow – Step forward with your right foot

  5. Follow the leader’s guidance turning clockwise.

  6. Make sure to step forward in between your partner’s feet.

  7. Quick – Step Side with your left foot

    • Continue turning right to transition into Counter Promenade Position.

  8. Quick – Step forward and across with your right foot

 

👉 Partner feel: The turn isn’t a fast spin — instead, it’s controlled and smooth, allowing you to “float” through the motion together. YouTube


✨ Technique Pointers that Make It Look Good

🦶 Footwork Quality

  • Smooth, sliding motion is key — don’t bounce.

  • back steps should feel grounded but gentle, making sure to lower the heel on each step.

  • Keep your steps at about shoulder-width; don’t overstep.

👯‍♂️ Connection with Partner

  • Hold in a relaxed, yet toned closed position (not too tight, not limp).

  • The leader’s right hand is usually on the follower’s back (around shoulder blade), with the left hands together around the follower’s eye level.

  • Followers stay responsive, ready to pick up subtle leads for turns. Just Danze Studios

🪩 Musicality & Travel

  • The turn should feel like a continuous part of the dance, not a separate trick.

  • This dance is primarily a spot dance, but there are some patterns that cause the dance to travel a little.

  • Most people rotate in place gently. The turning basic is great for when you want to change direction or keep momentum with the music.


🎶 Why It Feels So Good

The Right Turning Basic in the Country Night Club Two-Step is one of those moves that feels both romantic and rhythmic because:

  • It keeps you in sync with the beat (Slow-Quick-Quick).

  • It adds a natural rotation that fits well with a couples-dance flow.

  • You and your partner dance the turn “together” — really part of the music and connection.

Country Night Club Two Step Dance Lesson

🎵 Fun Country Nightclub Two Step Playlist

This playlist is perfect for practicing the Right Turning Basic — slow to mid-tempo songs (many in the ideal beats-per-minute range for NC2S dancing) that keep the music romantic and danceable. https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTN8Ct1Ys3yHYrpWH8_A47qyGpIt6AvkC&si=TC0jQw8EfmdH0cIi


🎶 Classic Country & Romantic Favorites

  1. I Believe – Diamond Rio — a slow, heartfelt favorite great for beginners. Country Dance Online

  2. How Do I Live – Trisha Yearwood — soft and lyrical, easy to step to. Country Dance Online

  3. One More Day – Diamond Rio — perfect for that slow-turning feel. Country Dance Online

  4. You’re Still The One – Shania Twain — timeless for couples on the floor. Country Dance Online

  5. Heart of the World – Lady A — romantic and smooth. Country Dance Online

  6. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack — slow, heartfelt motion. Country Dance Online

🎧 Mix of Modern & Country Pop

  1. All For You – Keith Urban — mellow country groove. Country Dance Online

  2. Rainbow – Kacey Musgraves — a soft, emotional ballad. Country Dance Online

  3. Remind Me – Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood — lovely duet energy. Country Dance Online

🌟 Bonus Slow Hits (that feel great to step to!)

  1. You Are Not Alone – Michael Jackson — classic slow feel (not country, but works!). Country Dance Online

  2. Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga — romantic and expressive. Country Dance Online

  3. Better Together – Luke Combs — modern country slow dance vibe. YouTube


🎧 You can also find pre-made Nightclub Two Step playlists on streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube that mix even more slow country and country-pop songs ideal for this dance.


🪩 Quick Tips for Dancing to These Songs

  • Feel the rhythm: Night Club Two Step is usually danced Slow-quick-quick (SQQ), so you want music that naturally gives you that pacing.

  • Stretch the slow beats: Let your slow step stretch over the longer notes — that’s where the elegance comes in. Add sway to make it look and feel more romantic.

  • Stay connected: As you turn right together, keep your connection soft but present — like you’re listening to the song through motion.

🎉 Final Thought


Once you get the Right Turning Basic down, dancing to these songs will feel like floating on the music — romantic, smooth, and so fun. Whether you’re at a country club, a wedding slow dance, or just practicing in the living room, these steps and songs will make you look and feel amazing on the floor! 💫

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