X DANCE INSTRUCTOR

Anthony Lewis

"Dance is the vehicle, not the destination."

Hi! I'm Anthony

Anthony Lewis is a Kentucky-born country and ballroom dance professional, entrepreneur, and tech innovator behind X Dance, the world’s first interactive virtual dance-training platform. Growing up in Mount Washington, he traded his dreams of a career as a rock star for the honky-tonk floor, eventually turning a weekend hobby into a full-time career. With his wife and teaching partner, Rose, he has built the largest online following of any dance studio, reaching millions through YouTube, Facebook, and their subscription hub X Dance TV.

Anthony’s relaxed, “what actually works” philosophy has landed the pair on ABC, CMT, FOX, and LIVE with Kelly and Mark, where they taught America the Country Two Step on live television.

They now tour the United States with their immersive “Two Step Tour,” stream 360-degree workshops for distant members, and coach everyone from first-dance couples to championship hopefuls.

In 2020 Anthony pioneered X Dance’s branching-video technology, letting students choose camera angles, leader/follower breakdowns, and troubleshooting paths in real time—a format now emulated across the industry.

Away from the camera he juggles fatherhood with children Marley and Pierson, a love of Disney trips, and a July 2025 relocation to Orlando, where he’ll open new studios while continuing to serve a global online family and inspire dancers worldwide.

Dancing In The Spotlight

If you’ve ever tuned into Live with Kelly and Mark, CMT, FOX, or ABC, you might’ve seen us showing off our moves or even teaching a few celebrities how to dance (yep, we’ve had the privilege of working with some amazing stars, including a few from Dancing With The Stars!). Our journey in the spotlight has been full of exciting moments. Whether we were performing live on national television or helping a celebrity learn their two-step for the first time. Every time we hit the stage or the screen, it’s a reminder of how far dance can take you and the doors it can open.

Working with celebrities and appearing on TV has definitely been a wild ride, full of unforgettable experiences. From the thrill of teaching someone under the spotlight to the behind-the-scenes fun of preparing routines, it’s been a unique part of our journey that we’ve loved every step of the way. But as exciting as it all is, the thing we’re most proud of isn’t the cameras or the fame. It’s what we’ve built with X Dance.

Courses

On X Dance TV

2S: Partner Pivots
2S: Partner Pivots

Partner pivots are one of the most fun moves in country two step, and one of the most requested. In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break it down in two stages so...

The Walkover
The Walkover

This lesson is all about The Walkover — one of our favorite tricks to add a little flash to your dancing. It looks impressive but is surprisingly easy once you...

NC2: Sweetheart Pass and Fan
NC2: Sweetheart Pass and Fan

Anthony and Rose bring you a beautiful Nightclub Two Step pattern that blends smooth connection with elegant movement. This isn’t country Two Step — this is Nig...

How To Practice
How To Practice

How to Practice isn’t just a motivational pep talk — it’s a practical guide to actually getting better at dance. In this video, Anthony lays out the real differ...

Intro To Dips
Intro To Dips

Country Swing wouldn’t be what it is without the dramatic flair of dips and drops—and this collection teaches you how to pull them off safely, smoothly, and wit...

Neck Roll Dip
Neck Roll Dip

In this intermediate-level Country Swing lesson, Anthony and Rose teach a dip that blends flash with flow: the Neck Roll Dip. It’s a crowd-pleaser with a cool i...

The Princess Dip
The Princess Dip

This stylish Country Swing dip combines a smooth lift, solid technique, and just the right amount of flair. In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down The Prin...

The Rag Doll
The Rag Doll

The Ragdoll is a fun and eye-catching dip that adds drama, rotation, and style to your Country Swing. In this intermediate-level tutorial, you’ll learn how to s...

The Cuddle Drop
The Cuddle Drop

The Cuddle Drop is a dramatic, eye-catching move in Country Swing that takes the basic cuddle position and turns it into a full weight-supported drop. Taught by...

The Cuddle Lean
The Cuddle Lean

In this beginner-friendly Country Swing dip tutorial, you’ll learn how to confidently lead and follow one of the most popular and widely used dips in country pa...

2S: The Hurricane
2S: The Hurricane

In this intermediate-to-advanced Two Step lesson, Anthony and Rose teach a flashy, high-energy move we call The Hurricane—and once you see it, you’ll understand...

Stop Getting Dizzy
Stop Getting Dizzy

In this video, Anthony and Chelsea tackle one of the most common (and frustrating) questions dancers have: “How do I stop getting dizzy when I spin?” Whether yo...

Convert Two Step Into Polka
Convert Two Step Into Polka

In this video, Anthony and Chelsea show you how ridiculously easy it is to turn your Two Step into Polka — no need to learn a bunch of new moves or start from s...

Turns: The Ultimate Guide
Turns: The Ultimate Guide

If you’re gonna Two Step, you’re gonna turn. A lot. In this video, Anthony and Rose break down everything you need to know about turning in Two Step — not just...

Top 5 Tips (Country Swing)
Top 5 Tips (Country Swing)

This one’s a little different — and a whole lot of fun. In this episode, Anthony and Rose team up with some of the top country swing dancers from all over the U...

2S: Check Illusion and Bowtie Neck Roll
2S: Check Illusion and Bowtie Neck Roll

This intermediate Two Step pattern was one of the highlights from our stop at the Thirsty Horse Saloon in San Antonio, Texas, during the Two Step Tour. We call...

2S: Ronde Arm Lock
2S: Ronde Arm Lock

In this festive Two Step combo, Anthony and Rose are dancing under the Christmas lights at Market Street in The Woodlands, Texas. And while the setting is all h...

2S: Leader's Free Spin
2S: Leader's Free Spin

In this Two Step lesson, Anthony and Rose break down a pattern that flips the script a little — this time, the leader gets to do all the cool stuff. This one st...

2S: Continual Overhead Turns
2S: Continual Overhead Turns

In this Two Step tutorial, Anthony and Chelsea break down one of Anthony’s favorite go-to moves — a super fun, spin-heavy pattern that’s all about control, conn...

2S: Choreography: Part 3
2S: Choreography: Part 3

In this final piece of the three-part Two Step choreography series, Anthony and Rose wrap it up with another 64-count combo that ties everything together. This...

2S: Choreography: Part 2
2S: Choreography: Part 2

In Part 2 of this progressive Two Step series, Anthony and Rose teach an intermediate 64-count choreography combo that links seamlessly with Part 1 — but also s...

2S: Tunnel Wrap and Pretzel
2S: Tunnel Wrap and Pretzel

In this video, Anthony and Rose break down a super fun (and twisty) intermediate Two Step combo that combines a tunnel wrap with a pretzel/hammerlock finish. Th...

2S: The Pretzel
2S: The Pretzel

In this fun and super-requested video, Anthony and Rose teach the classic “Pretzel” pattern — a twisty turn-and-wrap combo that pops up in all kinds of partner...

2S: Choreography: Part 1
2S: Choreography: Part 1

In this video, Anthony and Rose break down the first part of a full 64-count Two Step combo — and instead of teaching you just another random pattern, they show...

2S: Weave Fold Variation
2S: Weave Fold Variation

This one’s a super fun, eye-catching Two Step combo that’s still 100% leadable out on the social dance floor. Anthony and Rose break down this intermediate-leve...

WCS: Understanding 6 vs 8 Count Patterns
WCS: Understanding 6 vs 8 Count Patterns

This lesson will clear up one of the biggest sticking points for West Coast Swing dancers moving from novice into intermediate: how do you know if a pattern is...

CS: Hair Flip and Neck Roll Dip
CS: Hair Flip and Neck Roll Dip

Ready to level up your country swing game? This flashy combo blends style, control, and just the right amount of drama. Anthony and Rose walk you through the Ha...

ECS: Swing/Jitterbug Basics
ECS: Swing/Jitterbug Basics

If you've never danced a day in your life and someone just invited you to a wedding or party, this is the video you need. Anthony and Rose break down one of the...

WCS: The Roll Slide
WCS: The Roll Slide

This one’s for our intermediate and advanced West Coast Swing dancers looking to level up their whip game. Anthony and Rose break down a slick pattern they call...

An Intro To The Country Dances
An Intro To The Country Dances

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to country dance but had no idea where to start—this is it. In this video, Anthony and Rose break down the world of country d...

WCS: Rolling Walk Under
WCS: Rolling Walk Under

Anthony and Rose are back with another West Coast Swing favorite—filmed in front of the giant Christmas tree in Market Street, The Woodlands, TX. This has becom...

How To Dance ... With Bad Dancers
How To Dance ... With Bad Dancers

Let’s be honest—sometimes the stuff you practice just doesn’t work when you hit the dance floor. You’ve learned the steps, you’ve drilled the technique, and the...

WCS: The Illusion Whip
WCS: The Illusion Whip

Anthony and Rose are back with one of their favorite West Coast Swing patterns—shot in front of the big Christmas tree in The Woodlands, just like last year. Th...

2S: Roll-In Reverse
2S: Roll-In Reverse

This stylish Two Step combination was taken straight from Anthony and Rose’s live performance at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival—and now it’s your turn to...

WCS: Understanding The Anchor
WCS: Understanding The Anchor

This is one of the most important West Coast Swing videos Anthony and Rose have ever made—and once you watch it, you’ll understand why. For something that gets...

Two Hand Drop
Two Hand Drop

In this video, Anthony and Rose teach a crowd-favorite trick straight from their workshop at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Southern California—a dramatic and...

WCS: Reverse Whip Variations
WCS: Reverse Whip Variations

In this West Coast Swing lesson, Anthony and Rose break down a move that’s often danced but rarely explained clearly: the Reverse Whip. If you already know the...

NC2: Diamond Patterns
NC2: Diamond Patterns

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down one of the most important foundational patterns in Nightclub Two Step — the Diamond Pattern. If you’ve never danced...

2S: Quick Tunnels
2S: Quick Tunnels

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose take dancers on a trip back to the glory days of Two Step with a smooth and stylish move called the Quick Tunnel. This one's go...

The Secret To Turns
The Secret To Turns

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose reveal a small but game-changing tip that makes turns easier to lead and easier to follow — no matter the dance style. Whether...

WCS: Side Passes Simplified
WCS: Side Passes Simplified

In this first lesson of the West Coast Swing Secrets series, Anthony and Rose introduce a completely new way of thinking about West Coast Swing — one that break...

2S: Inside Slip Turns
2S: Inside Slip Turns

In this action-packed lesson, Anthony and Rose break down one of their most frequently danced (but shockingly never-before-taught) Two Step patterns. It’s a fla...

Stop These 5 Turn Mistakes
Stop These 5 Turn Mistakes

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down the five biggest reasons dancers struggle with turns—and more importantly, how to fix them. Whether you're dancing T...

WCS: Basics - Rolling Passes
WCS: Basics - Rolling Passes

In Part 2 of the West Coast Swing Secrets series, Anthony and Rose break down one of the most important building blocks of West Coast Swing: the rolling pass—an...

CS: The Pot Stirrer
CS: The Pot Stirrer

In this intermediate-level country swing lesson, Anthony and Rose walk you through a fun, flirty move that plays with cradle positions, directional momentum, an...

WCS: Wrap In And Outs
WCS: Wrap In And Outs

In this bonus installment of the West Coast Swing Secrets series, Anthony and Rose break down one of the most versatile—and often misunderstood—concepts in the...

ECS: Lindy Turn and Shoulder Catch
ECS: Lindy Turn and Shoulder Catch

In this fun and flashy East Coast Swing episode, Anthony and Rose teach an intermediate-level combination that blends classic Lindy rhythm with modern flair. Th...

CS: Tandem Arm Catch
CS: Tandem Arm Catch

This powerhouse Country Swing pattern is loaded with rotation, syncopation, and footwork challenges—making it one of the most advanced combos we've ever taught....

WCS: Sugar Push Variations
WCS: Sugar Push Variations

In Part 3 of the West Coast Swing Secrets series, Anthony and Rose finally dive into the ever-popular Sugar Push—but not just a Sugar Push... all Sugar Pushes....

2S: Surprise Hammerlock Combo
2S: Surprise Hammerlock Combo

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose teach an awesome Two Step pattern they cooked up on the fly—it's got turns, wraps, and direction changes that'll definitely tur...

CS: Basic Steps
CS: Basic Steps

This lesson breaks down the real Country Swing — not the no-rhythm, spin-only version you’ve seen on Instagram, and definitely not East Coast Swing masquerading...

WCS: The LIE You Were Told
WCS: The LIE You Were Told

In this video, Anthony and Rose tackle one of the biggest lies in partner dancing—that West Coast Swing is “too complicated.” Spoiler: It’s not. And if you’ve e...

Polka: Basic Steps
Polka: Basic Steps

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down the basics of Country Polka—one of their favorite high-energy dances that’s still going strong in the Texas dancehal...

2S: Barrel Rolls
2S: Barrel Rolls

If you’re building your go-to Two Step moves, this one’s a must. In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down the Barrel Roll—a classic, essential pattern that l...

CS: Princess Dip Combo
CS: Princess Dip Combo

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down a smooth and stylish country swing combo that includes wraps, reverses, redirection, and (if you’re up for it) a ful...

2S: Partner Pivots and Telespin
2S: Partner Pivots and Telespin

This lesson is all about the ingredients that make your Two Step patterns go from “just fine” to whoa, did you see that? Anthony and Rose walk you through two o...

2S: The 1.5 Turn Rule
2S: The 1.5 Turn Rule

This video is a game-changer. Anthony and Rose break down one of the biggest misconceptions in country Two Step: the idea that a follower's turn should only rot...

CS: Cuddle Lean
CS: Cuddle Lean

This lesson is part two in the Country Swing series, so if you haven’t watched part one yet (which covers alternating underarm turns), go back and check that on...

2S: Whip Patterns
2S: Whip Patterns

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose finally tackle one of the most essential—and most under-taught—patterns in Two Step: The Whip. It’s not just one move, but a co...

2S: The Helicopter
2S: The Helicopter

Get ready to spin! In this flashy intermediate-to-advanced Two Step pattern—called “The Helicopter”—Rose does the turning, Anthony does the walking, and your cr...

WCS: Footwork and Syncopations
WCS: Footwork and Syncopations

This lesson is part of the West Coast Swing Secrets series—and it’s all about what really matters when it comes to syncopations and footwork. Spoiler alert: it’...

ECS: Bowtie and Neck Roll
ECS: Bowtie and Neck Roll

In this lesson, Anthony and Rose break down a super fun East Coast Swing combo that combines two classic moves—the bow tie and the neck roll—into one smooth, st...

WCS: Rolling Pass Variations
WCS: Rolling Pass Variations

This episode dives deep into one of the most versatile tools in your West Coast Swing toolkit: the rolling pass. Anthony and Rose break down the basic version o...

2S: Check Hammerlock Reverse
2S: Check Hammerlock Reverse

This slick Two Step pattern looks fancy, but it’s way more doable than it first appears. In this lesson, Anthony and Rose teach a combo that includes a check, a...

Waltz: Syncopated Turn & Dévelopé
Waltz: Syncopated Turn & Dévelopé

This intermediate waltz pattern blends elegant movement with just enough challenge to make it super rewarding. In this lesson, Anthony and Rose teach a smooth t...

WCS: Wrap In And Out Variations
WCS: Wrap In And Out Variations

This lesson dives into one of West Coast Swing’s most versatile patterns: the wrap in and out. Anthony and Rose take you through the core version, then show how...

NC2: Walkaround and Hairbrush
NC2: Walkaround and Hairbrush

This elegant Nightclub Two Step pattern might look like it belongs on a competition floor—but don’t worry, Anthony and Rose break it down step-by-step so you ca...

NC2: Inside Crossbody Lead and Pivots
NC2: Inside Crossbody Lead and Pivots

This episode brings you something smooth, romantic, and totally different—Nightclub Two Step. Not to be confused with the country-style Two Step you’d do at a h...

2S: Advanced Basic Steps
2S: Advanced Basic Steps

This is the Two Step video you’ve been waiting for. Whether you're brand new or you've been dancing a while but feel stuck, Anthony and Rose will completely cha...