Jive Competition - Outcome A (10-30)-8

Directions for Jive Dance

Students may have learned many basic jive moves in a previous class or year. Sample moves that may be included in learning the basics are the basic step with a partner, lady’s underarm and back, brush-off, dishrag, and the slide. (Irene to provide descriptor.)

Additions to the dance could include more difficult moves such as the octopus and the leg pull through. Faster music could be added as well.

At this stage, students should be introduced to the different hand connections while doing moves, rather than just the basic right to left hold. In addition, students at this level will be expected to perform a number of basic moves in combination without resorting to the basic step following each move. For example, the students could be asked to perform the following routine:

• Two basics – to the slide - to the brush off - to the last part of the lady’s underarm turn – to two basics again. Perform in time to the music.
• Now perform the same routine as above and add the octopus at the end.
• Demonstrate the leg pull through for students who have enough upper body strength to perform this move.

Once students have been provided with numerous possibilities and combinations and practice time, announce the Jive Competition requirements. Students can choose a partner to perform with.

Sample requirements could include the following:

• At least eight different moves
• At least one combination of a number of moves
• At least one of your own moves
• The octopus
• The use of different hand connections
• A jive tune of your choice (played entirely)
• An ending move.

Instruct students that once they have decided on their routine, the same routine can be repeated until the end of the song or they can repeat parts and add new variations throughout.

For authorized dance resources visit the Learning Resources Website: www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca

Have an advanced competition. Students fill out dance cards and dance with different partners each time the song changes. Their performance is evaluated by judges.

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Students perform a jive routine containing all the requirements. The routine is performed to a chosen piece of music in front of others.

Students are able to write out their routine and hand it in before they perform.

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