Link
Jive Link
Link 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
Q: LF back
Q: Replace weight to RF
slightly retract L arm
QaQ: Fwd chasse LRL. End in Closed Position
gradually return to normal position
QaQ: Side Chasse RLR
Follower
Q: RF back
Q: Replace weight to LF
QaQ: Fwd Chasse RLR. End in Closed Position
QaQ: Side Chasse LRL
Notes:
Step 1 and 2 can be repeated, known as Double Link.
When preceding Whip or Whip Throwaway: dance 1-5 of Link, turn 1/4 R over 3-5 (Man's step 5 is diag fwd to end LF side and slightly fwd)
Variations for step 1 and 2:
Flick (or point) Ball change: (Lady does natural opposite)
Q: Flick LF forward from knee, slightly off floor, OR, point LF forward without weight on outside edge of toe
a: LF back with part weight, small step (Toe)
Q: Replace weight to RF
Hesitation (Normally only done by Lady)
Q: Hold position with weight on LF
a: Close RF to LF, OR, replace weight forward to RF
Q: LF forward