Jive Variation: The One-Hand Cuddle (Right-to-Right Connection)
Ā If youāve been dancing jive for a while, youāll 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 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.
Rotating Basic (90 CW) in Jive
The rotating basic is a pretty fun step that allows you to start rotating, after all thatās what the jive is all about! Movement!! Itās 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.
Why do musicians count ā1, 2, 3, 4ā, and dancers count ā5, 6, 7, 8ā?
By saying ā5678ā I am saying to my dancers āHere 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 need my dancers to start on their right foot, I would actually count ā1234ā and they would know that the next count is 5. This is done very often when practicing but rarely when performing.
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 Iām not so skilled in other forms of single dancing such as contemporary, ballet, hip-hop etcā¦). The better you get though, there is a bit of an ego boost where the attention draw from onlookers is appreciated. You get to show-off a little too!
Tutorial: Cuddle to the Man’s Right
Ā If youāve been dancing jive for a while, youāll know that some steps look simpleābut 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 Ā¾ time).Ā In the basic step (as in the Ballroom Jive / Salsa/ Bachata / ChaCha / Waltz etc..), both dancers dance the opposite leg to each other so that neither kicks each other. So if the man moves his left leg, then the woman moves her right leg and vice versa.
Drops, Lifts & Consent at Jive Socials: Letās Talk Before Someone Gets Hurt
Letās set the vibe straight.Jive socialsāwhether in Malad, Bandra, Andheri, or anywhere elseāare meant to be fun, social, and safe.
Why Leading Is Harder Than It Looks (Especially on Mumbaiās Jive Floors)
If youāve ever led a jive at a Bandra or Malad social dance, a wedding in Andheri, or one of
4 types of Jivers on the floor
Once I was in the Catholic Gymkhana dancing and whilst the band was playing, one of the couples stopped dancing only to grab the microphone from the lead singer and start singing!