What is 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 Basic Jive Course is one hour per week. The Dance Nights Start with Andy’s Hour teaching jive and much more(!) followed by 90 minutes of freestyle dancing. 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 Basic Jive Course. It’s a 10-week course, but there’s no commitment – pay for each week as you go. However there is a discount and ‘free stuff’ if you pay for lessons 2-10 together. Can I come on my own? Definitely, most people do, even for the lessons. During the freestyle dance after the lessons it is usual to change dance partners every few songs. 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 beginner lessons are £10 per week (or £90 if you pay all together + a book of course notes and a cd of practice music). The Dance Nights are £10. I’ve done jive before, what do I do? Turn up for Andy’s Hour at 8pm (£10) and stay on, or just come for the freestyle from 9pm (£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!