JIVE 101
Round Dance Basics
Entry level for Jive is Phase 3, so a few Phase 1 instructions are included here.
Round Dancing GENERAL RULE:
Leader (man) on the inside of the circle, follower (lady) on the outside.
Both start on outer foot (the free foot when in Open Position).
Cues are to Leader. Follower performs opposite footwork.
Shift weight with each step unless the cue is for an "action" step rather than a placement step.
General Round Dance Basic Steps
Note: Cues to the Man [M]. Women’s [W] footwork in parentheses ( ) on cue sheets.
Definitions:
FORWARD STEP = Using free foot, take a step forward [FWD] and transfer weight to that foot.
BACK STEP = Using free foot, take a step backward [BK] and transfer weight to that foot.
SIDE STEP = Using free foot, take a side step [SD] and transfer weight to that foot.
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