Let's Dance - Jive - Link & Whip

Discover the energetic world of Jive! This vibrant and joyful dance is a cornerstone of the Swing dance family, alongside Boogie Woogie, Lindyhop, and Rock'n'Roll. Jive is danced in a 4/4 time signature, typically at a tempo of 32 to 44 beats per minute. It's primarily a stationary dance, meaning you'll largely stay in one spot, with a key characteristic being the light, relaxed hip swing on beats two and four.

Unlike dances like Rumba and Cha-Cha-Cha, Jive features a distinctive Merengue hip action – the hips stay over the supporting foot and transition after each weight change. Footwork in Jive emphasizes the ball of the foot and the inner edge. As one of the five Latin dances, Jive is a popular element of the World Dance Program and enjoyed globally.

In this course, you'll learn essential Jive figures, including the dynamic Link & Whip. We'll focus on combining and varying steps and styling to elevate your performance. You'll benefit from thorough warm-up exercises for necessary elements. We provide detailed explanations of each step for both lead and follow, progressing from counting exercises without music to dancing with music.

You'll receive clear instruction on leading and following, along with valuable technique tips, arm styling, and posture guidance.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Have a solid understanding of Jive dance theory.
• Master the fundamental Jive steps and technique.
• Gain practical experience through paired practice.
• Refine your Jive performance to achieve a polished look.

This Jive class is beneficial whether you're dancing with a partner or exploring Jive as a solo dancer.

Get ready to groove! We'll see you in the lessons.