The Jitterbug

Jitterbug Swing Dance Lessons

Jitterbug Swing Dance Lessons
Join the Jitterbug Swing Class (aka Single Step Swing) for a fun introduction into this energetic style of Swing. Become confident dancing to fast tempo music like “In The Mood”. Gain a solid foundation in single-step 6-count Swing, by learning practical basics of partnering and footwork along with smooth moves. Music includes: Rock & Roll, Big Band and NEW Swing music.

History

Originating in the U.S., Jitterbug became popular in the 1930s and ’40s. U.S. armed forces during World War II helped spread jitterbug’s popularity all over the world.

Schedule

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Jitterbug Dance Class

Syllabus (1a)

Basic (Closed Position)


Follow’s Right Underarm Turn (Outside)


Follow’s Left Underarm Turn (Inside)


Lead’s Left Pass


Overhead Slide


Basic (Open Position)


Follow’s Wrap Up to Cuddle


Sweetheart (Left & Right)


Follow’s Tuck Turn Out (Right Turn)


Lead’s Walk Through Catch w/Right Hand


540 or She/He w/Right to Right


Reverse Spin or Follow’s Free Spin


Catch w/Lead’s Left Hand

Syllabus (1a)

Basic (Closed Position)


Follow’s Tuck Turn Out (Right)


Follow’s Left Underarm Turn (Inside)


Lead’s Left Underarm Turn


Basic (Open Position)


Lead’s Comb


Follow’s Comb


Follow’s Wrap Up into Wheel Clockwise


Continuous Wheel


Follow’s Outside Right Turn


Lead’s Walk Through Catch w/Right Hand


Finesse (1 or 2)


Follow’s Left Turn w/Lead’s Hand Change


Behind The Back


She/He with Left Hand (1 or 2)


Reverse Spin w/Left Hand

Music Selections

BPM

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Song Title

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

 

 

Why Do Fools Fall In Love

 

 

Rock Around The Clock

 

 

Swing The Mood

 

 

Jump Jive An’ Wail

 

 

Mr. Pinstripe Suit

 

 

Pennsylvanie 6-5000

 

 

Bad, Bad Leroy Brown

 

 

Trickle Trickle

 

 

Rock & Roll Party Mix

Artist

Dwight Yoakum

 

 

Frankie Lymon

 

 

Bill Haley & The Comets

 

 

Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers

 

 

The Brian Setzer Orchestra

 

 

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

 

 

Glenn Miller Orchestra

 

 

Jim Croce

 

 

Manhattan Transfer

 

 

Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers

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