Jive American Spin
American Spin is a Bronze Level figure. This online reference gives a detailed description of the dance steps,
including timing, movement, a
list of figures that may precede or follow the pattern; and videos
providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and
practice routines that include it.
Start in Open Position. R to R hand hold.
Leader
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
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QQ
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1-2 of Link LR
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no turn
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3-5
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QaQ
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close LF near RF, slightly fwd for compact chasse LRL
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--
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retract R arm to lead lady fwd.
increase tone in arm on 5, then turn lady to R, release hold
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6-8
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QaQ
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compact chasse RLR. End in open position
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--
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regain L to R or R to R hand hold at end of lady's turn.
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Follower
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
|
QQ
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1-2 of Link RL
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no turn
|
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3-5
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QaQ
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fwd chasse RLR, then turn R on RF
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no turn on 3-5, then 1/2 to R on RF
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Lady may turn up to 3/4 R on RF on 5, completing turn over 6-7.
Lady should respond tone in Man's arm by increasing her tone in her R arm, taking her weight well forward to lean against Man's hand.
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6-8
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QaQ
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LF diag back to chasse LRL, to end LF back in open position
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1/4 to R over 6-8.
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Notes:
- Variations:
- Start in L to R hand hold.
- Retain hold and lead lady to spin under raise arm on 5. Lower at end of lady's turn.
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