Define 2-step Meaning

2-step
A type of hardcore dancing that takes place during shows in the circle pit. The dancing consists of a running in place movement with the occasional violent movement, such as a kick or punch.

I you are in the circle pit "2-stepping" make sure you don't punch a girl.
By Sile
2-step
The 2-step is a modification of a skank it was popularized by the band Bad Brain and latter hardcore took it over.

its a 2-step part not a breakdown
By Theodora
2-step
Basically a variation on skanking. Which was a dance you did while listening to ska or punk rock music. Skanking is usually done in a circle pit. 2-stepping is done usually during a breakdown of some hella brutal metal music. You don't go around the pit or anything. You usually just stay in once place and 2-step that shit. Hardcore dancing is sometimes referred to as "hardcore 2-stepping" or "slam dancing".

"Fuck skanking, I wanna 2-step!", "Let's 2-step at the show tonight."
FYI: I have no problem with skanking. I'd rather skank to Reel Big Fish or Rancid than hardcore dance to some crazy hardcore music.
By Niki
2 Step
2 step is a loud noise that an exhaust makes

Yo 2 step that thang
By Jillayne
2-stepping
2-stepping is actually (potentially) the least violent move associated with hardcore dancing. 2-stepping is much like skanking, a dance typically performed at ska shows, except more violent, with slightly changed steps. 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. One knows when to 2-step because they hear/feel the beat, and know respond with 2-step. To the trained ear, it's instinctual.

The most basic 2-step is performed like so:
Step 1: (Simultaneously) Slight hop onto right foot, bring left leg forward (like a kick), bend over slightly and, bring the left arm back, the right arm left/downward across the body.
Middle-step: Bring the left foot back, hopping onto it and putting your weight on it.
Step 2: Shoot the left arm right/downward/across the body while bringing the right arm back and bringing the right leg forward (like kicking).
Now Repeat.

It clearly shows influence from, and is just a hardcore variation of, skanking. It's a very repititious, alternating, simple step, but it befits the music perfectly and many motions (violent arm swings) 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.

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!
By Ronalda
2 Step
To jet/dip/evade a problematic situation with haste and urgency.

1. Shit boi, I jus' laid down the law on that wasteman but he ain't movin for shit, man i gotta 2 step the fuck out of this joint.

2. I was well on stayin at his crib and passing the dutchie for a few more hours but some pigs parked up out front so i leapt in my slab and 2 stepped.

3. I was at my bitches crib blud and laid a fucking massive fudge dragon in her shitter, the fucking thing didn't flush so I had to 2 step out looking fresh like I ent got a clue what went down.
By Rosanna
2 Step
a song with a nice beat made by dj unk.

guy 1:"dj unk has a new song called 2 step"
guy 2:"i don't care"
By Darlleen
2 Stepping
2 stepping is like an amazing form of kinda hardcore dancing, but not really as wild, it mostly incorporates, swinging legs, alternatingly, and with each swing comes a hop, with the standing leg.

also there r 3 things that u can do while in a breakdown of the song_
1. hi over head alternating punches in one direction- VERY FAST
2. punch at ground,on angle,- VERY FAST
3. spin kick

" that kid thinks he is soooo cool, im gonna go 2 stepping into him and then punch his face in " hahaha
By Bennie
2 Step
To jet or dip from a problematic situation.

1. Shit boi, I jus' donkey punched that bitch and she ain't movin', man i gotta 2 step the fuck out of this joint.

2. I was well on stayin at his crib and passing the dutchie for a few more hours but some pigs parked up out front so i leapt in my slab and 2 stepped.

3. I was at my bitches crib blud and laid a fucking massive fudge dragon in her shitter, the fucking thing didn't flush so I had to 2 step out like I ent got a clue what went down.
By Rita
2-Step
2-Step is a kind of music in Britain. British 2- Step is The U.S.A.'s R&b. A lot of people consider 2-Step to be better than R&b (although they are the same thing) because american r&b has been to fused with hip-hop that you can't even tell the diffrence.

British Chick: Ya heard of 2-step music?
American Chick: Na what is it?
British Chick: it is the same thing as ya u.s.a. r&b. only that is actually is more r&b then da u.s. one is.
By Cheri