'Jive' or 'Swing' has been around for a while and new 'modern jive' can be danced to virtually any kind of music from 'jazz', 'rock' and 'disco' through to today's 'chart music'! This video is packed with moves that look great and are easy to learn. Each move is explained carefully and the shown in action and with this video it is easy to stop and practise each move. Party scenes will inspire you to create your own style. They feature champions of modern jive, ballroom jive, European rock'n'roll, and Lindyhop (including Frankie Manning, who first invented air-steps in the 1930's, The Jiving Lindyhoppers and Simon Selmon. So grab a partner and get ready to bop. Be outrageous. Be original. Why just dance when you can modern jive? Featuring music by The Firebirds and 26 great moves!
Set 1 - Push and Pull
- American Spin
- Top Turn and Return
- American Spin Variation
Set 2 - First Move
- Figure of Eight
- Yo Yo
- Lady Spin
Set 3 - Comb
- Neck-break
- Lady's Comb
- Sway
Set 4 - Wurlitzer
- Hatchback
- Swizzle Stick
Set 5 - Backhander
- Wrapper
- Drop Kick
Set 6 - First Jump
- Change Places
- Pretzel
- Twirl
Set 7 - American Spin
- Butterfly
- Overhead Change
- Seducer
We use cookies to help you navigate our website and to keep track of our promotional efforts. Some cookies are necessary for the site to operate normally while others are optional. To find out what cookies we are using please visit Cookies Policy.