Jive Shoulder Spin
Shoulder Spin s a Gold 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
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practice routines that include it.
Start in Open Position, Right to Right hand hold.
Leader
Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
|
QQ |
1,2 of Link LR |
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3-5
|
QaQ |
Fwd chasse LRL |
1/8 to L over steps 3-5 |
Gradually raise R arm leading Lady towards R side. Circle R hand counterclockwise towards end of step 5. |
6-8
|
QaQ |
Compact chasse RLR. End in Open CPP
|
1/4 to L over steps 6-8
|
Lower R arm across back at waist level
|
9 |
Q |
LF back in Open CPP |
No turn |
Same position |
10 |
Q |
Replace weight to RF in Open CPP |
No turn |
Same position |
11-13 |
QaQ |
LF fwd every small step, to chasse in CPP LRL |
No turn |
Retain position, placing L hand on Lady's R shoulder. Towards end of step 13, increase tone in L arm and turn Lady L with pressure through L hand. Immediately release L hand contact to R to R hand hold. |
14-16 |
QaQ |
Compact chasse RLR. End in Open Position. |
1/8 to L over steps 14-16 |
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 to Man's R side, then turn underarm on RF |
1/8 to L over steps 3-5, then 3/8 to L on RF |
|
6-8 |
QaQ |
Side chasse LRL, end in Open CPP |
1/8 to L over steps 6-8 |
|
9 |
Q |
RF back in Open CPP |
No turn |
|
10 |
Q |
Replace weight to LF in Open CPP |
No turn |
|
11-13 |
QaQ |
RF fwd, very small step, to chasse to CPP RLR, then turn on RF |
No turn during steps 11-13, then 5/8 to R on RF |
Step 13: Lady must take her weight well forward to lean against Man's hand on her shoulder. |
14-16 |
QaQ |
LF diag back to chasse LRL, to end LF back in Open Position. |
1/2 to R over steps 14-16. |
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