» ps. I've heard that the basic step was something like two steps forward, a
» tap and two steps backwards?
Yes you are right. Its allways two Steps and one Tap (you can replace the Tap with two steps if you like). The man is allways beginning with left. The most People have learned the Discofox the old way, starting with two Steps forward but you can also start with two steps and one tap on the spot which is easier for beginners.