Jive Dance Classes - Beginners

About this course

These classes combine warm-ups, posture and musicality work with basic six-step footwork, turns, separations, spot turns and partner twirls. Learners practise named jive moves including the American Swim, Throwaway, Comb, Chicken Walks, Arm Breaker and Jig Walks. Exercises and combinations are set to Boogie Woogie and Rock ’n’ Roll rhythms, with partner work forming part of the class. Feedback is provided throughout as learners develop the movements and sequences covered.

What you'll learn

• Perform basic six-step jive footwork.
• Apply jive posture and musicality through movement exercises.
• Execute turns, separations, spot turns and partner twirls.
• Practise named jive moves including the American Swim, Throwaway, Comb and Chicken Walks.
• Combine footwork and partner movements into jive sequences.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners with very little or no previous jive experience. Participation includes warm-ups, footwork practice, combinations and partner work, so learners should expect to take part in movement exercises with others.

• Partner exercises are part of the class.