Jive Simple Spin
Simple Spin is a Silver 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. |
Step | Timing | Movement |
Turn | Notes |
1 |
Q | Close LF to RF | 1/8 to L | Chasse on step 6-8 of preceding Change of Places L to R is danced to side, to end diagonally forward in Open CPP.Turn the normal 1/8 to R, taking the L hand down and across body to lead Lady to overturn. Lower L hand to turn Lady to R then immediately release hold. |
2 |
Q | Replace weight to RF in Open Position | 1/8 to L | Regain L to R hand hold at end of Lady's turn. |
Follower
Step | Timing | Movement |
Turn | Notes |
1 |
Q | Turn to R on LF, then RF fwd, small step | 1/2 to R on LF | Turn is started at end of previous beat. The chasse on steps 6-8 of preceding Change of Places L to R is danced to side, to end diagonally forward in Open CPP, turn 3/8 to L. |
2 |
Q | Turn to R on RF, then LF back and slightly side in Open Position | 1/2 to R on RF |
Notes:
- .Variation - dance an overturned Fallaway Throwaway or overturned Change of Places L to R , ending in Tandem Position.
- Man: No turn on the Simple Spin. At end of preceding step, Man turns Lady to R to face him by rotating hand slightly L from wrist, retracting L arm to lead Lady fwd, immediately turning her strongly R and releasing L to R hand hold.
- Lady: Turn 1/2 to R on LF at end of preceding step.
- 1 (Q): RF fwd, small step and turn strongly R on RF
- 2 (Q): Continue to turn to R on RF, and LF back and slightly side in Open Position. (1 complete turn over 2 steps.)