Jive Stop and Go
Stop and Go 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.
Leader
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
|
QQ
|
1-2 of Link LR
|
no turn
|
|
3-5
|
QaQ
|
Fwd chasse LRL, end in RSP
|
|
raise LH and circle it counter clockwise.
On 5: place R hand on Lady's back to check her turn.
Lower L arm.
|
6
|
Q
|
RF fwd in RSP. Toe turned out
|
|
Lead lady back with L hand
|
7
|
Q
|
Replace weight to LF in RSP
|
|
Lead lady fwd with R hand
|
8-10
|
QaQ
|
Very small bwd chasse RLR. end in Open Position.
|
|
raise LH and circle it clockwise, releasing R hand contact.
lower arm and lead lady back at the end of her turn.
|
Follower
| Step |
Timing |
Movement
|
Turn |
Notes |
1-2
|
QQ
|
1-2 of Link RL
|
no turn
|
|
3-5
|
QaQ
|
RF fwd to chasse RLR turning underarm to end RF back in RSP
|
1/2 to L over 3-5
|
going to Man's R side
|
6
|
Q
|
LF back in RSP
|
no turn
|
L arm straight up.
|
7
|
Q
|
Replace weight to RF in RSP
|
--
|
L arm in and then to side.
|
8-10
|
QaQ
|
LF fwd to chasse LRL turning underarm, to end LF back in open position.
|
1-2 to R over 8-10
|
|
Notes:
- It could be danced without hold during lady's turns.
- Man will lead lady strongly with L hand to turn L on 3, immediately releasing hold, placing R hand on her back to check her turn on 5.
- Man will lead her strongly with RH to turn R on 8, immediately releasing R hand contact, regaining L to R hand hold at the end of her turn.
| 
