Hip Bump
Jive Hip Bump
Hip Bump is a Newcomer 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
QQ: 1-2 of Link LR | no turn
QaQ: LF fwd chasse LRL to end with LF to side in LSP | 1/4 to R over 3-5
retract L arm, taking it slightly fwd.
a: Hold position and bump L hip against lady's R hip | no turn
could do L shoulder against lady's R shoulder
when bumping "hip"- it's more comfortable to bump a little lower at upper leg level.
keep L arm still
QaQ: RF to side to chasse RLR, to end RF back in Open Position | 1/4 to L over 7-9
extend L arm to normal open position
Follower
QQ: 1-2 of Link RL | no turn
QaQ: RF fwd to chasse RLR, to end RF to side in LSP | 1/4 to L over 3-5
a: hold position and bump R hip with Man's L hip | no turn
QaQ: LF to side to chasse LRL, to end LF back in open position | 1/4 to R over 7-9
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
American Spin (from L to R hand hold)