Jitterbug Jive

Choreographer: Gaye Teather (UK) July 2016

Teach Video

Step Sheet

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#32 count intro from first heavy beat. Start on vocals
Track available to download from www.davesheriff.com

Dance rotates in CW direction

S1: Side Right. Together. Toe fan. Side Right. Together. Toe fan
1 – 2Step Right to Right side. Step Left beside Right

3 – 4Keeping weight on Left. Fan toes of Right foot to Right. Return to centre

5 – 6Step Right to Right side. Step Left beside Right

7 - 8Keeping weight on Left. Fan toes of Right foot to Right. Return to centre placing weight onto Right

Note: Toe fans can be replaced by swivets for more experienced dancers

S2: Vine Left. Cross. Side Left. Hold. Back rock
1 – 4Step Left to Left side. Cross Right behind Left. Step Left to Left side. Cross Right over Left

5 – 8Step Left to Left side. Hold. Rock back on Right. Recover onto Left

S3: Side Right. Touch. Side Left. Touch. Chasse Right. Touch
1 – 4Step Right to Right side. Touch Left beside Right. Step Left to Left side. Touch Right beside Left

(Option: Clap hands on touches – counts 2 and 4)
5 – 8Step Right to Right side. Step Left beside Right. Step Right to Right side. Touch Left beside Right

S4: Side Left. Touch. Side Right. Touch. Chasse quarter turn Left. Brush
1 – 4Step Left to Left side. Touch Right beside Left. Step Right to Right side. Touch Left beside Right

(Option: Clap hands on touches – counts 2 and 4)
5 – 6Step Left to Left side. Step Right beside Left

7 – 8Quarter turn Left stepping forward on Left. Brush Right foot forward (Facing 9 o’clock)

S5: Slow Jazz box (with holds)
1 – 4Cross Right over Left. Hold. Step back on Left. Hold

5 – 8Step Right to Right side. Hold. Step forward on Left. Hold

(Option: Click fingers at shoulder level on holds)

S6: Step forward. Hold. Pivot half turn Left. Hold. Run. Run. Kick. Kick
1 – 4Step forward on Right. Hold. Pivot half turn Left. Hold (Facing 3 o’clock)

5 – 8Two small running steps forward Right. Left. Kick Right foot forward twice

Start again

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About the Choreographer

Gaye Teather (UK) July 2016

Gaye Teather is a talented UK-based choreographer celebrated for her dynamic dance creations, with two captivating pieces featured in our archive. Her innovative style and passion for movement continue to inspire dancers and audiences alike!

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