How to Learn the Steps for the Jitterbug
The jitterbug is a type of swing dance with different steps for men and women. It's fun and energetic, and you can impress all your friends with it. Soon they'll be begging you to teach them how to do the steps. Practice these simple moves and you'll wow everyone on the dance floor.
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Instructions
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Stand facing the girl, either holding hands or apart. Take a step to the left with your left foot. This is a slow step and should take up 2 beats. Count one and two as you step. Keep your right foot where it is.
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Step in place with your right foot. This is a slow step as well, and should take up beats 3 and 4. Keep your left foot extended to where it was at the end of Step 1.
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Step with the left foot behind the right foot. The toes of your left foot should almost be touching your right heel, but not quite. Do not set your heel on the floor. Just let the toes of your left foot touch the floor. This step is quick and should only take one beat, thus landing on count 5.
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Step in place with your right foot. Notice that your right foot does not move out of its spot for the duration of the steps. This is also a quick step and takes up beat 6. This is the end of the move. Start over at step one and continue to repeat for the song.
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Repeat these steps except on the opposite side if you're the woman. Your partner's left step will be your right, and when his right foot steps in place, your left foot will. Practice makes perfect.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're having trouble mastering the steps while holding hands, try practicing separate before learning to mirror each other.
