Rolling Off the Arm
Jive Rolling Off the Arm
Rolling Off the Arm 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.
Start in Open Position, Right to Left hand hold.
Leader
QQ: 1,2 of Link LR | No Turn
QaQ: LF fwd to chasse LRL, to end LF side and slightly fwd in RSP | 1/4 to R over 3-5
R arm to R side to lead Lady into crook of R arm, R hand at Lady's waist level.
QQ: 2 walks fwd in RSP, RL | 1/2 to R over step 6 and 7
At end of step 7, give a slight pull with R hand and start to circle R hand clockwise to roll Lady out of arm.
Another option: Man can place RF behind LF (Cuban Cross) on step 6, then step to side LF on step 7.
QaQ: Fwd chasse RLR. End in Open Position with R to L hand hold. | 1/8 to R over step 7 and 8
Continue to circle R hand clockwise, then extend arm to Open Position, leading Lady back.
An additional turn 1/8 to R can be made over steps 8-10.
Follower
QQ: 1,2 of Link RL | No Turn
QaQ: RF fwd to chasse RLR. End RF back and slightly side in RSP | 1/4 to L over steps 3-5
QQ: 2 Walks back in RSP, LR, then turn to R on RF | 1/2 to R over steps 6 and 7, then a 1/2 to R on RF
QaQ: LF diag back to chasse LRL, to end LF back in Open Position with L to R hand hold.
An additional turn 1/8 to R can be made over steps 8-10.
Notes:
Double hand hold:
Turn lady under raised L arm over step 3 and 4, lowering arm to waist level in front of bodies on step 5, releasing L to R hand hold at end of step 7.
Right to Right hand hold - get to this hand hold at end of previous figure
Spin ending when danced with R to R hand hold:
Man: At end of 7, riase R hand above Lady's R shoulder and circle it quickly in a clockwise direction. Over steps 8-10, continue to circle R hand clockwise, then lower arm to lead lady back at the end of her turn.
Lady: Spin approx. 1 1/8 to R on RF underarm towards end of step 7. 8-10 side and slightly back to chasse LRL, turning 1/2 to R to end LF back in Open Position.
Preceding Figures
Following Figures
Change of Places Left to Right (release R to L hand hold at end of step 2 and taking L to R or R to R hand hold at end of Lady's turn; or having release R to L hand hold; or with R to R hand hold)
Rolling Off the Arm (normal; or with double hand hold; or with R to R hand hold)
Windmill (with double hand hold)
Spanish Arms (with double hand hold)
American Spin (with R to R hand hold)
Miami Special (with R to R hand hold)
Shoulder Spin (with R to R hand hold)
Chugging (with R to R hand hold)
Catapult (with R to R hand hold)