The Jitterbug Dance Box Steps
A box step in dance refers to the square or box pattern the dancer makes on the floor with his or her feet. The box step is used in various dances, including the Jitterbug. The Jitterbug is a type of swing dance popularized by Cab Colloway's 1934 song "Call of the Jitterbug," in which people dance in a frenetic manner to big band music. The dance has retained much of its popularity due to the fact that it is very fun to perform. The best part is it's relatively easy to learn.
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Instructions
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Face your partner and join hands. Step to the side for two counts of the music. The man moves to the left for these two counts while the woman moves to the right.
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Step to the opposite side for two counts of the music (the man steps to right while the woman steps to the left).
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Bring one foot back behind the heel of the opposite foot (the man brings his left foot back while the woman brings her right foot back) and transfer your body weight from the back foot to the front foot.
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Repeat these steps in time with the music. These basic steps will form the box pattern of the Jitterbug.
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