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Find Two Step song suggestions for a variety of purposes here!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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These 10 Two Step songs are recommended for a Newcomer-level CTST competition.<\/p>\n

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These 10 Two Step songs are recommended for a Novice- or Intermediate-level CTST competition. They are of appropriate speed (160-180 bpm) and musical complexity allowing dancers to show good timing and rhythm.<\/p>\n

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These 10 Two Step songs are recommended for an Advanced- or All Star-level CTST competition. They are of appropriate speed (180-215 bpm) and musical complexity allowing dancers to show good timing, rhythm, and musicality.<\/p>\n

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These Two Step songs are also recommended for a Novice- or Intermediate-level CTST competition in order to promote a diversity of music played.<\/p>\n

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These Two Step songs are also recommended for an Advanced- or All Stars-level CTST competition in order to promote a diversity of music played.<\/p>\n

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You can dance Two Step to these songs but you must count them double time such that you count to eight for every four beats of music.<\/p>\n

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These Two Step songs are great for teaching as they have a strong driving beat that is easy to hear and are slow (140-160 bpm).<\/p>\n

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A guide for DJs to use when selecting music for CTST and other similar Two Step competitions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0DJs or others interested in these playlists can email us with questions at info@countrytwosteptour.com.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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