Jive Link
Link 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
|
Q
|
LF back
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--
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2
|
Q
|
Replace weight to RF
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--
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slightly retract L arm
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3-5
|
QaQ
|
Fwd chasse LRL. End in Closed Position
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--
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gradually return to normal position
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6-8
|
QaQ
|
Side Chasse RLR
|
--
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|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1
|
Q
|
RF back
|
--
|
|
2
|
Q
|
Replace weight to LF
|
--
|
|
3-5
|
QaQ
|
Fwd Chasse RLR. End in Closed Position
|
--
|
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6-8
|
QaQ
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Side Chasse LRL
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--
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Notes:
- Step 1 and 2 can be repeated, known as Double Link.
- When preceding Whip or Whip Throwaway: dance 1-5 of Link, turn 1/4 R over 3-5 (Man's step 5 is diag fwd to end LF side and slightly fwd)
- Variations for step 1 and 2:
- Flick (or point) Ball change: (Lady does natural opposite)
- Q: Flick LF forward from knee, slightly off floor, OR, point LF forward without weight on outside edge of toe
- a: LF back with part weight, small step (Toe)
- Q: Replace weight to RF
- Hesitation (Normally only done by Lady)
- Q: Hold position with weight on LF
- a: Close RF to LF, OR, replace weight forward to RF
- Q: LF forward
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