Jive Hip Bump

Hip Bump is a Newcomer 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.

Leader

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1-2	QQ	1-2 of Link LR	no turn
3-5	QaQ	LF fwd chasse LRL to end with LF to side in LSP	1/4 to R over 3-5	retract L arm, taking it slightly fwd.
6	a	Hold position and bump L hip against lady's R hip	no turn	could do L shoulder against lady's R shoulder when bumping "hip"- it's more comfortable to bump a little lower at upper leg level. keep L arm still
7-9	QaQ	RF to side to chasse RLR, to end RF back in Open Position	1/4 to L over 7-9	extend L arm to normal open position

Follower

Step	Timing	Movement	Turn	Notes
1-2	QQ	1-2 of Link RL	no turn
3-5	QaQ	RF fwd to chasse RLR, to end RF to side in LSP	1/4 to L over 3-5
6	a	hold position and bump R hip with Man's L hip	no turn
7-9	QaQ	LF to side to chasse LRL, to end LF back in open position	1/4 to R over 7-9

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