TAKE A COUNTRY DANCE LESSON

Take a country dance lesson with Shawn Trautman to discover the ever-evolving country dances that aren't just featured at the honky tonk. It's official: the country genre has permeated the dance world. It's taken its swagger to the swing, infused some down-home goodness into the waltz and revived the polka.

Country dance lesson opportunities through Shawn Trautman instruction include:

• The two-step - This dance and the fox trot share deep roots in the waltz as a progressive social dance, but it's easy to see the difference. The two-step is a uniquely country-western dance typically done at a country nightclub. Choose a country song on that jukebox, though, and you'll likely see two step performed at any venue. Systematically learn the fundamentals with Shawn Trautman's two-collection.
• The triple two-step - When you've mastered the two-step, give this dance a try. A favorite among Texan dancers, the triple two-step involves a progression around the perimeter of the dance floor like two-step, but instead of the quick, quick, slow, slow rhythm, triple two-step adopts the beat pattern of East Coast Swing. This dance will have you and your partern rollicking around the dance floor in no time.
• The West Coast Swing - Shawn Trautman's swing dance DVDs are by far the most comprehensive on the market. Multiple camera views and a beginner-friendly curriculum help you build the confidence you need to swing, swing, swing! Country swing technique is identical to the jump n' jive style. The only aspect that's different is the music. Thank country for putting some hillbilly spirit into this city slicker dance. (And please, leave that zoot suit at home.)
• The waltz and cha cha - So you've mastered the basics - it's time for a new challenge. Infuse country character into traditional steps with a Shawn Trautman country dance lesson.