Learn Country Dancing Online

Country Dancing is a fun family of social dances that are done in country dance halls around the world.

In this mini-course, we'll teach you the basics of Country Two Step, Country One Step, and Country Waltz. We'll also show you how to adapt the moves you may know from other dances, like Swing or Merengue, into Country Dancing.

What You Will Learn

    1. Welcome to Country Dancing!

    1. How We Teach

    2. Lead and Follow

    3. Dance Positions

    1. Music

    2. Basics

    3. Swing Moves

    4. Leading and Following by Momentum

    5. Backing the Lead

    6. Practice with Music

    1. Music and Basics

    2. Practice with Music

    1. Music and Basics

    2. Practice with Music

About this course

  • $29.00
  • 14 lessons

Music

Here's a preview of some of the music this course will teach you to dance to:

Your Instructors

Nick & Melissa Enge

Nick & Melissa Enge are social dance instructors at the University of Texas, where they teach hundreds of students how to dance every semester. They are known for their relaxed, fun-loving approach to dancing, which puts even the most terrified students at ease. Given that their in-person classes are always full, with a waitlist, they created this site so that anyone, anywhere can learn from them at any time, and experience the joy of dancing!

Misty Enge

Misty, Nick and Melissa's Siberian Forest Cat, is named after the early 20th century dancer Mistinguette, inventor of the Apache dance. Whenever she graces a lesson with her presence, she is always sure to steal the show.

FAQ

  • What will I learn in this course?

    In this course, you'll learn the basics of Country Two Step, Country One Step, and Country Waltz. Whether you choose to learn to lead or follow, after taking this course, you'll have a good understanding of how to dance to country music.

  • Why should I learn Country Dancing online?

    In our online classes, everyone gets the best view, instead of having to crane their neck to see what the teacher is doing. In addition, when learning online, you can watch the lessons over and over again (now, and any time in the future), as well as rewinding or slowing down the video if you need more help with a particular step.

  • Why should I learn Country Dancing from you?

    Unlike many other sites that offer online classes, where you might only get a quick demonstration of the steps, in the detailed instruction you will receive in this course, you'll actually get a step-by-step breakdown of each variation as well as many specific tips about the finer points of leading and following them. In addition, in developing this course, we thought carefully about how to arrange the variations so that each lesson builds on what you've learned in the previous lessons, so you'll always know exactly what's going on.

  • Do I need a partner?

    No! In addition to teaching the variations in a partnered context for students who are learning with a partner, in each lesson, we virtually dance the steps with you so that even if you're learning solo, you'll have us to dance with.