Jive Toe Heel Swivels
Jive Toe Heel Swivels is 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
providing instruction and demonstration of the figure, techniques and
practice routines that include it. |
Step | Timing | Movement |
Turn | Notes |
1, 2 |
Q Q | 1,2 of Link LR | No turn | Previous figure ends in Open Position a little bit closer than usual. Increase tone in arms. |
3 | Q | Swivel to R on RF to CPP and place LF close to RF on toe, without weight | 1/8 to R on RF | Keep tone in arm |
4 | Q | Swivel to L on RF to PP and place LF diag fwd on heel, without weight | 1/4 to L on RF | Keep tone |
5 | Q | Swivel to R on RF and LF fwd an across in CPP | 1/4 to R on RF | Weight change, keep tone in arms |
6 | Q | Swivel to L on LF to PP and place RF close to LF on toe, without weight | 1/4 to L on LF | Keep tone |
7 | Q | Swivel to R on LF to CPP and place RF diag fwd on heel, without weight | 1/4 to R on LF | Keep tone |
8 | Q | Swivel to L on LF and RF fwd and across in PP | 1/4 to L on LF | Weight change. Keep tone in arms. Steps 3-8 may be repeated. Steps 3-8: upper body and arms are held as still as possible, arms toned. |
Follower
Step | Timing | Movement |
Turn | Notes |
1, 2 |
Q Q | 1,2 of Link RL | No turn | |
3 | Q | Swivel to L on LF to CPP and place RF closed to LF on toe, without weight | 1/8 to L on LF | Lady accept leads - match Man's tone in arms through steps 3-8. |
4 | Q | Swivel to R on LF to PP and place RF diag fwd on heel, without weight | 1/4 to R on LF | |
5 | Q | Swivel to L on LF and RF fwd and across in CPP | 1/4 to L on LF | |
6 | Q | Swivel to R on RF to PP and place LF close to RF on toe, without weight | 1/4 to R on RF | |
7 | Q | Swivel to L on RF to CPP and place LF diag fwd on heel, without weight | 1/4 to L on RF | |
8 | Q | Swivel to R on RF and LF fwd and across in PP | 1/4 to R on RF | Steps 3-8: upper body and arms are held as still as possible, arms toned. |
Notes:
- .The turn on the swiveling foot may be a little less than specified turn above.
- Alternative timing for swivels steps 3-8: QQS QQS
- Combination timing (repeating 3-8 once) from step 1: QQ QQS QQS QQQ QQQ
- "Break" follow:
- Q: Hold the position from step 8 for an extra 3/4 beat - Man weight on RF, Lady LF
- a: Replace part weight to LF (Lady RF) in PP (BAll of foot) 1/4 beat
- Q: Replace weight to RF (Lady LF) in PP (ball, flat) 1 beat
- Then, follow step 3-8 of Fallaway Throwaway of Change of Places R to L.