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	QQ	1-2 of Link LR	no turn
3-5	QaQ	close LF near RF, slightly fwd for compact chasse LRL	--	retract R arm to lead lady fwd. increase tone in arm on 5, then turn lady to R, release hold
6-8	QaQ	compact chasse RLR. End in open position	--	regain L to R or R to R hand hold at end of lady's turn.

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1-2	QQ	1-2 of Link RL	no turn
3-5	QaQ	fwd chasse RLR, then turn R on RF	no turn on 3-5, then 1/2 to R on RF	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.
6-8	QaQ	LF diag back to chasse LRL, to end LF back in open position	1/4 to R over 6-8.

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.