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New to Modern Jive?
What is Modern Jive?
Modern Jive is an informal partner dance, danced to a four-time beat and to a wide range of musical styles. It’s not the same as Jive taught in ballroom classes (it’s easier and more fun!).
Modern Jive is based on the traditional American Jive that came to Europe during the Second World War. When the Americans left there were no experienced teachers to keep it going – a new, simplified style developed that became known as Modern Jive.
What sort of music is played?
If you come to a Dance Night you will find a wide range! Styles include pop from all decades (the majority of the music) plus swing, disco, rock-and-roll and latin. Think Madonna to Sinatra and everything in between!
We choose the tracks very carefully; you’ll be itching to get on the floor and DANCE!
How does the evening run?
The
Dance Nights Start with a 20minute Beginner’s Foundation lesson (you only need to do this once). Then there’s a 45minute Improvers which teaches technique, basic moves and an intermediate level move. The last lesson is Intermediate/Advanced. After that it’s dancing for the rest of the night – most people do jive but anything goes!Be honest, how hard is it really?
Modern Jive is, without a doubt, the easiest dance style. There is very little footwork to learn and when it is well taught everyone (and we mean everyone) can learn it. After just one lesson you’ll be able to jive!
I’m a beginner, I’m keen, what do I do next?
Book onto the
Learn Modern Jive in a Day course. It’s 6 hours but by the end of the day you’ll be a jiver!Or come on any Monday night (no need to book) and do the Foundation lesson at 7.30pm then the Improvers at 8pm – come any week you like for the Improvers after that and build your skill slowly.
Can I come on my own?
Definitely, many people do- we balance the number of ladies and men.
During the dancing on the Monday nights after the lessons it is usual to change dance partners every song or two. Men ask women to dance and vice versa so even if you come on your own you will get plenty of dancing.
What do I wear?
Anything from jeans and t-shirt to specialist dance-wear! But you will need smooth-soled shoes (especially the ladies) so you can spin – trainers won’t work!.
Where else will I be able to use this new skill?
Anywhere that’s playing four-time music – discos, weddings, the queue at the Post Office, etc.
What does it cost?
The Day course is £45.
The Monday nights are £10 for the whole evening.
I’ve done jive before, what do I do?
Turn up for Improvers or Intermediate/Advanced 8 or 9pm (£10) and stay on, or just come for the freestyle from 9.45pm (£5).
I’m interested, what next?…
First of all, please, please give it a go – we’re sure you’ll love it.
Contact us on 07710 878178 or andy@borntojive.co.uk for a chat and book yourself onto the Basic Jive Course – you won’t regret it!