How to Do Jive Dancing Steps for Men
American soldiers brought the Jive to Europe during World War II, where it became very popular. The jive is also popular here, and has inspired other dances as well, such as the Lindy Hop, the Boogie-Woogie and more. So read this article, grab your dancing shoes and get jiving. We'll start with the man's steps first.
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Instructions
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Start the men's jive steps by stepping straight back with the left foot. This is a rock back.
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Lift the right foot but put it down again in the same place.
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Move your left foot to the side, then move the right foot so it's next to the left foot. This sideways step is the chasse.
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Step to the side again with your left foot, and pick up the right foot and set the right back down.
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Place your right foot to the side and put your left foot next to it.
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Pick up your right foot and move it to the side, then step back with your left foot.
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Repeat the above jive dancing steps for the man again, slowly at first, and then gradually pick up the speed.
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Use the ball of your foot while you are moving from side to side as you do the dancing steps for the jive for men. When you pause for any length of time, put your weight on your whole foot.
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Practice the dancing steps of the jive for men until you are able to do them in time with the music. The count will be 1-2-3-and-4-5-and-6.
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