Jive

Jive is one of the five International Latin dances. A lively and uninhibited variation of Jitterbug, many of its basic patterns are similar to those of East Coast Swing. The basic look and feel of Jive is lots of energy, with the legs portraying a pumping action, knee lifting, and rocking of the hips. Jive also has kicks and flicks, even twirling of the female dancer. Although Jive dancers may appear to be moving their feet haphazardly in every direction, the feet are actually well-controlled under the body with the knees closed together. Both the East Coast Swing and basic Jive consist of two triple steps and a rock step. The Jive differs in that the count begins with the rock step, which is counted "1,2." The two triple steps are counted "3 and 4" and "5 and 6." 

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