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<\/p>\nTexas two-stepping is more than just a dance\u2014it\u2019s a Texas tradition that continues to bring generations together on the dance floor. From historic dance halls to modern competitions, the rhythm of the two-step remains one of the most iconic parts of the state\u2019s cultural identity.<\/p>\n
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When asked how viewers can get involved, Coffey encouraged participation in person or through her organization.<\/p>\n
On We Are Austin, Sierra Waggoner welcomed Beth Coffey of Dancin Austin <\/a>and musician Tom Lewis to talk about the history of the Texas Two Step, its cultural importance, and the upcoming Texas Two Step Dance Competition at Sagebrush.<\/p>\n On We Are Austin, Sierra Waggoner welcomed Beth Coffey of Dancin Austin and musician Tom Lewis to talk about the history of the Texas Two Step, its cultural importance, and the upcoming Texas Two Step Dance Competition at Sagebrush.<\/p>\n For Coffey, keeping the tradition alive is deeply personal.<\/p>\n \u201cTexas two step is a Texas dance tradition. Something that\u2019s very, very, very important to my heart is keeping those traditions alive,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n She explained that the heart of the dance is connection and live music.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just a good tradition in Texas, you know, it happens all over the Texas dancehall scene,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe got live music. We got people dancing with people. Yes, they get to dance together. No robots involved. This is what makes it so much fun. So that\u2019s my job. I teach people how to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n Beyond teaching, Coffey emphasized that the event is also about preserving the spaces where this culture thrives.<\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s right. We\u2019re putting on a dance competition with Western Fidelity. That\u2019s the music and Tom,\u201d she said. \u201cTexas dance hall preservation is throwing the show, and we\u2019re raising money for them. We\u2019re going to have a dance competition. I hope you\u2019re excited. We\u2019re going to work on some moves. We\u2019re going to have trophies. We\u2019re going to have a great time dancing to live music with live humans, and we\u2019re all going to get to work together to raise money to keep those dance halls alive.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTexas two step is a Texas dance tradition. Something that\u2019s very, very, very important to my heart is keeping those traditions alive,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n She also spoke about what she calls \u201csocial bravery\u201d\u2014the courage to show up, connect, and participate.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, I love it because I think that social bravery is something that we definitely need these days,\u201d she said. \u201cI really like working with people and I really like working with live musicians, especially really good musicians.\u201d<\/p>\n Tom Lewis highlighted the importance of the tradition from a musician\u2019s perspective, especially within Texas dance halls.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s just a good tradition in Texas, you know, it happens all over the Texas dancehall scene,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s everybody. So even if you\u2019ve only danced one time, or maybe you\u2019ve never danced, show up. We\u2019re having a fun time.\u201d<\/p>\n He added that the event is meant to be inclusive for everyone, regardless of experience level.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s everybody. So even if you\u2019ve only danced one time, or maybe you\u2019ve never danced, show up. We\u2019re having a fun time.\u201d<\/p>\n For those more experienced on the dance floor, the competition offers a chance to showcase their skills.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019re super experienced, I challenge you to come out and show. We have a panel of judges. They\u2019re all going to judge from how great you look, how great your moves are, to your energy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Tom also emphasized the welcoming spirit behind the tradition.<\/p>\n \u201cEverybody\u2019s welcome. Everybody\u2019s welcome. It is the Austin Texas way.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI learned a little bit of how to two-step, but then I graduated and grew up, and you can go dance to the music, but they\u2019re not two-stepping like they are here in Texas, and it\u2019s the best part of the culture.\u201d<\/p>\n Coffey added that the tradition is deeply rooted in Texas identity and community life.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd why do you think it is so important to support and preserve these dance halls?\u201d she said. \u201cThey\u2019re just a part of Texas, and I think everyone enjoys going of all ages, and it\u2019s a fun thing to do if you grow up around Texas.\u201d<\/p>\n She reflected on how uniquely Texan the dance culture is compared to other places.<\/p>\n \u201cI learned a little bit of how to two-step, but then I graduated and grew up, and you can go dance to the music, but they\u2019re not two-stepping like they are here in Texas, and it\u2019s the best part of the culture.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked how viewers can get involved, Coffey encouraged participation in person or through her organization.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, I love it because I think that social bravery is something that we definitely need these days,\u201d she said. \u201cI really like working with people and I really like working with live musicians, especially really good musicians.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019re welcome to reach out to me. My business is Dancin Austin<\/a>. You\u2019re also welcome to just come to the Sagebrush on Saturday night. We are open for business for everybody that wants to come.\u201d<\/p>\n The segment wrapped with a live demonstration on air with Sierra Waggoner , as Coffey led a few two-step moves and invited viewers to experience the tradition firsthand!<\/p>\n The segment wrapped with a live demonstration on air, as Coffey led a few two-step moves and invited viewers to experience the tradition firsthand!<\/p>\n![\"On](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/7a33d2c7-6efa-4e9b-ac56-bd32ba8ca70f-IMG_2245.JPG\"\/)
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