King of Jive

Choreographer: Darren Bailey (April 2014)

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R Vine, Rock R, Recover, Cross, Hold.
1-2Step Rf to R side, cross Lf behind Rf

3-4Step Rf to R side, cross Lf infront of Rf

5-6Rock Rf to R side, Recover onto Lf

7-8Cross Rf over Lf, Hold.

L Vine, Rock L, Recover, Cross, Hold.
1-2Step Lf to L side, cross Rf behind Lf

3-4Step Lf to L side, cross Rf infront of Lf

5-6Rock Lf to L side, recover onto Rf

7-8Cross Lf over Rf, Hold

(Restart here on Wall 3)

1/4 turn Monterey R, 1/2 turn Monterey R.
1-2Touch Rf to R side, make a 1/4 turn R and close Rf next to Lf

3-4Touch Lf to L side, close Lf next to Rf

5-6Touch Rf to R side, make a 1/2 turn R and close Rf next to Lf

7-8Touch Lf to L side, close Lf next to Rf

Rock R, Recover, Back, Rock L, Recover, Back, Side, Cross.
1-2Rock Rf to R side, recover onto Lf

3-4Cross Rf behind Lf, rock Lf to L side

5-6Recover onto Rf, cross Lf behind Rf

7-8Step Rf to R side, cross Lf infront of Rf

Rock R, Recover, Cross, Hold x 2 (R,L) with Shimmy
1-2Rock Rf to R side, recover onto Lf (shimmy for counts 1-2)

3-4Cross Rf over Lf, Hold

5-6Rock Lf to L side, recover onto Rf (shimmy for counts 5-6)

7-8Cross Lf over Rf, Hold

Note: (Do not make the rock steps to big or it will be hard to shimmy)

Rock R, Recover, Cross, Hold x 2 (R,L) with Shimmy
1-2Rock Rf to R side, recover onto Lf (shimmy for counts 1-2)

3-4Cross Rf over Lf, Hold

5-6Rock Lf to L side, recover onto Rf (shimmy for counts 5-6)

7-8Cross Lf over Rf, Hold

Note: (Do not make the rock steps to big or it will be hard to shimmy)

R Vine, Heel spilt, Toe spilt.
1-2Step Rf to R side, cross Lf behind Rf

3-4Step Rf to R side, close Lf next to Rf

5-6Split Heel apart, close heels

7-8Split Toes apart, close toes

1/2 Chase turn L, L Lock step to L diagonal, Touch.
1-2Step forward on Rf, make a 1/2 turn L placing weight on Lf

3-4Step forward on Rf, Hold

5-6Step Lf forward to L diagonal, lock Rf behind Lf

7-8Step Lf forward to L diagonal, touch Rf next to Lf

Restart: On wall 3 dance the first 16 counts then start again.

Have fun and enjoy!!! Thanks to the Jive Aces for asking me to choreograph to this great song.

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About the Choreographer

Darren Bailey (April 2014)

Darren Bailey is a vibrant talent featured in our archive with one captivating dance performance from April 2014. Known for his dynamic energy and creativity, Darren continues to inspire audiences with his passion for dance.

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