March 9, 2026

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Jive Tutorial: The Twist Step (Interlocking Hands Behind the Neck)

Both partners start twisting their lower bodies slightly from side to side while maintaining the hand connection behind the neck. The movement should feel playful rather than forced. This twisting of the feet should be forward moving i.e the couple begins to twist around each other in a semicircle. This twisting motion is important because it keeps the step dynamic rather than simply walking around in a semicircle.

B102 - Rotating Basic
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Rotating Basic (90 CW) in Jive

The rotating basic is a pretty fun step that allows you to start rotating, after all that’s what the jive is all about! Movement!! It’s not a stationary dance (unlike bachata which is more or less danced in the same position with minimal rotation or movement) and so it makes sense to learn immediately how to rotate it.

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