Louisiana Two-Step

The Louisiana two-step is a basic step at Cajun and Zydeco dances.

• Step 1Stand with your feet together facing your partner.
• Step 2Place your right hand on your partner's waist.
• Step 3Wait until your partner places her left hand on your right shoulder.
• Step 4Hold your left hand out to your side with your arm bent.
• Step 5Grasp your partner's right hand loosely with your left hand.
• Step 6Wait for the music to start.
• Step 7Step forward a half-step with your left foot.
• Step 8Step forward another half-step with your left foot.
• Step 9Step forward a half-step with your right.
• Step 10Step forward another half-step with your left foot.
• Step 11Step forward a half-step with your right.
• Step 12Take another half-step with your right.
• Step 13Take a full step with your left foot.
• Step 14Take a full step with your right.
• Step 15Repeat.