Jive

The Jive is one of the Latin American dances, which will be presented at the tournaments of the dancers of the jury. The Jive dance has its origin in the U.S. and is in 4 / 4 time. The rhythm is an important foundation for the dance and every step is done not only rhthmusgetreu, but the rhythm is also underlined by the still movements and steps. The Jive is a specific form of the Latin American dances, because many different directions and different dance the Jive today are based. The tradition of Jive goes to the beginning of the 20th Century back to where his roots in dance, like the blues, swing or boogie-woogie lie.

The influences of rock 'n' roll can be seen occasionally in the figures and step sequences of Jive. Since the music but was often described as offensive, English instructors developed from these bases, the current style of Jive, which is somewhat slower and less nudging in society. The Jive is danced in an open dance, and the left hand of the Lord shall include only the right hand of the lady.

The Jive is characterized by its beat and this is also in the dance to advantage, by using this dance on kicks and Twist. Also indicative of the Jive is the special use of the hips. Not like the Cha Cha Cha or the Rumba, the movements are executed from the hip, but this will be done with the hip movements, so that the movements are reminiscent of a circle

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