The Texas Two-Step

I’m going to put all my cards on the table right away: this post is likely to be fairly embarrassing for me. But as someone who’s already posted a video sitting in my bathroom, I’m willing to roll the dice. For those of you keeping score at home, that’s two casino references in two sentences.

About two weeks ago I went two-stepping for the first time. For those of you unfamiliar with how this works, Wikipedia’s got you covered. The sad thing is, after reading the first few sentences of this description, not only was I terrible at it, but according to this site, I was also doing it incorrectly. Counterclockwise, you say? Great.

A group of my friends decided that Halloween just wouldn’t be complete without a little two-steppin’ at the Broken Spoke on South Lamar. I’d driven by this place, and it sure screams “Texas” as you go by, but believe me, that’s nothing compared to inside. A hardwood, beer-stained floor sprawls out in front of you as you enter, leading right up to a five- or six-piece band (mustache required!) that jams the night away. But this stage has seen its fair share of celebrities–on their Web site, you can see pictures of all the famous visitors of the Broken Spoke including Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson.

The Midnight Rodeo, on East Ben White Blvd., offers a great venue for concerts and two-stepping.

After I made a fool of myself with someone who knew what she was doing, I took my friend Kristin out on the floor. She was visiting from Pennsylvania and, granted she’s not from Texas either, but she took dance all her life. I figured I was in safe hands. We’re still sending out apology letters to couples we bumped in to.

If you’ve been to the Broken Spoke and you’re looking for someplace else, I’ve heard good things about Midnight Rodeo. Admittedly, I know nothing about this place, but their Web site seems pretty informative. Check out the drink specials, and upcoming concerts and events.
I thought I’d leave you with a deliciously awkward video of a couple doing the two-step. I don’t know exactly how terrible I looked when I was out on the floor, but there’s no way it was this bad. Right?

-Jeff