2-stepping is actually (potentially) the least violent move associated with hardcore dancing. 2-stepping is much like skanking, a dance typically performed at a ska show. 2-stepping/two-stepping is executed during a "2-step" part of the song. 2-step parts are typically characterized by "bass, bass, snare" rolling, repititious drum beats and a "rolling" guitar line. 2-stepping involves crossing your arm in front of you to the opposite side of your body whilst simultaneously throwing the opposite leg outward and bringing it back to the ground to brace onself for the same action on the other side of the body. (See link at bottom of Example section for a visual aid) It's a very repititious, alternating, simple step, but it befits the music perfectly and many motions can be incorporated to make it more fun and interesting to perform and/or watch.
In Buffalo, NY, for example, 2-step is done to the tempo of the music, whereas in the Cleveland, Ohio scene there is less concern with 2-stepping to the tempo and more attention is given to just 2-stepping as quickly and ferociously as one can.
There are many different variations of the 2-step including swiveling ones torso almost all the way to either side, throwing the arms or elbows back as part of the step, or 2-stepping very low to the ground.
In Buffalo, NY, for example, 2-step is done to the tempo of the music, whereas in the Cleveland, Ohio scene there is less concern with 2-stepping to the tempo and more attention is given to just 2-stepping as quickly and ferociously as one can.
There are many different variations of the 2-step including swiveling ones torso almost all the way to either side, throwing the arms or elbows back as part of the step, or 2-stepping very low to the ground.
Adam: "You have a unique 2-step."
Dave: "I love seeing a whole pit of kids 2-stepping. It really tugs on my heartstrings to see that many people having fun as a result of the same thi--"
Brit "Dave, shut up."
For a good example of a 2-step beat, listen between 1:10 and 1:30 in the song "Sun Poison and Skin Cancer" by The Acacia Strain
To see kids 2-stepping in person, just go to a hardcore show!
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Dave: "I love seeing a whole pit of kids 2-stepping. It really tugs on my heartstrings to see that many people having fun as a result of the same thi--"
Brit "Dave, shut up."
For a good example of a 2-step beat, listen between 1:10 and 1:30 in the song "Sun Poison and Skin Cancer" by The Acacia Strain
To see kids 2-stepping in person, just go to a hardcore show!
http:// i25.photobucket.com/album s/c75/ Oni117/iMOSH.gif
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by Dave November 10, 2008
Get the 2-steppingmug. "Smelly cat, SMELLYYY CAATTT,what are they feedin u?, PORK!?
by Dave April 02, 2003
Get the Cat Marrmug. by Dave April 16, 2006
Get the w/emug. by dave June 03, 2003
Get the shanteesmug. Racist slur toward a person of native american heritage.
See also ijin ; it's spelt this way so that it doesn't sound like it's mistaken for "engine".
See also ijin ; it's spelt this way so that it doesn't sound like it's mistaken for "engine".
by Dave April 06, 2004
Get the injunmug. Florida Tourist : "Excuse me sir, but could you please direct me to the nearest hotel?"
Cuban : "*shows off snake* I got a snake mang!"
Cuban : "*shows off snake* I got a snake mang!"
by Dave July 13, 2004
Get the mangmug. by Dave April 19, 2004
Get the lay onemug.