Jive Windmill
Jive Windmill 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 |
| 1.2 |
1,2 of Link LR | No turn | ||
| 3-5 | QaQ | Turn L on RF, then fwd chasse LRL. End in Closed Position. | 3/8 to L between steps 2 and 3 | Turn commences at end of previous beat. Extend L arm downwards and to L and R arm upwards and to R. Incline body slightly L. On step 5, rotate L hand slightly R from wrist. Steps 3-5: arms are extended from the elbows, keeping elbows near to body. |
| 6-8 | QaQ | RF to side and slightly fwd to chasse RLR, to end RF fwd in Open Position with double hand hold. | 1/8 to L between steps 5 and 6 | Turn commences at end of previous beat. Return arms and body to starting position. |
Follower
| Step | Timing | Movement |
Turn | Notes |
| 1.2 |
1,2 of Link RL | No turn | ||
| 3-5 | QaQ | 3 small runs fwd, passing in front of Man's body, then turn to end RF back and slightly side in Closed Position. | 1/8 to L over steps 4 and 5, then a further 1/4 to L. | Incline body slightly R on steps 3-5. |
| 6-8 | QaQ | Backward chasse LRL. End in Open Position with double hand hold | 1/8 to L between steps 5 and 6. | Turn on step 6 starts at end of previous beat. Return body to normal position on step 6. |
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