Two-Step Waltz (Deux Temps Valse) (Carpenter, 1854):
The lady and gentleman in waltz position.
The gentleman will commence by sliding his left foot to the second position ; bring the right up to the heel of the left foot, making a slight spring, and half turn.
The gentleman will then slide his right foot to the second position ; bring the left up to the heel of the right foot, with another slight spring, and half turn, and so repeat.
Music, 2/4 time.
The lady will always begin with the right foot first, with second movement.
The Deux-Temps (Two Step) (Wilson, 1899):
Slide with the right foot straight to the side, bring the hollow of the left foot to the heel of the right and change weight to left foot (1). The slide is accented, and as little time as possible given to the change.
Step forward on the right foot (2), and bring left foot forward so that the toes are opposite the hollow of the right foot, and at the same time pivot to the right on the right foot.
Slide with the left foot to the side, bring the hollow of the right foot to the heel of the left and change weight to right foot (1).
Step backward on left foot and bring right foot to position with toe opposite the hollow of the left foot, pivoting, at the same time, to the right, on the left foot. Then recommence with the right foot.
The Reverse is accomplished by stepping forward with the left foot and backward with the right on 2, and pivoting to the left instead of to the right.
Two-Step (Wilkinson, 1904):
Of recent years the Two-step has become very popular. It is similar to the Galop, its characteristic feature consisting in a different of accentuation. The movements of the Two-step occur and are counted on the first and third beats of the bar, a pause being made on the second beat, thus—one and two.
The steps for the gentleman are as follows:
First Step.
Slide the left foot sideways to the left, bringing the right foot behind, close up to the left, in third position; count one.
Second Step.
Slide the left foot diagonally forward, turning half round on the left foot, and bringing the right foot, toe pointing to the floor, behind and close up to the ankle of the left foot; count two.
The same is now repeated with the right foot, using each foot alternately to commence the step. The couples may dance forward or backward, turning either to the right or left, as inclination may direct; or they may make the movement in a straight line. In the latter case, the gentleman straightens his arm, placing the lady a little more to his right. He then slides backward, making the steps in the same manner as described, without turning, the lady, of course, moving forward simultaneously.