Jive Variation: The One-Hand Cuddle (Right-to-Right Connection)

Ā  If you’ve been dancing jive for a while, you’ll know that the cuddle is one of the most versatile...

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...

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...

Why do musicians count ā€œ1, 2, 3, 4ā€, and dancers count ā€œ5, 6, 7, 8ā€?

By saying ā€œ5678ā€ I am saying to my dancers ā€œHere are the last 4 beats of the intro or right foot measure and the timing. Get ready to start on 1 with your left footā€. If I am rehearsing a figure and I...

What do you enjoy about dancing when you dance?

Dancing is a way to express myself and fully enjoy the music I hear. I prefer partner dancing (since I’m not so skilled in other forms of single dancing such as contemporary, ballet, hip-hop etc). The...

Tutorial: Cuddle to the Man’s Right

Ā  If you’ve been dancing jive for a while, you’ll know that some steps look simple—but the magic lies in...

Tutorial: Basic Step in Jive

The MacJive is danced to a 4/4 timing of music (unlike the Waltz which is ¾ time).  In the basic step (as in the Ballroom Jive / Salsa/ Bachata / ChaCha / Waltz etc..), both dancers dance the opposite...

Drops, Lifts & Consent at Jive Socials: Let’s Talk Before Someone Gets Hurt

Let’s set the vibe straight.Jive socials—whether in Malad, Bandra, Andheri, or anywhere else—are meant to be fun, social, and safe...

Why Leading Is Harder Than It Looks (Especially on Mumbai’s Jive Floors)

If you’ve ever led a jive at a Bandra or Malad social dance, a wedding in Andheri, or one of...

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