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	Jive Dance Steps
		Jive is an American dance that evolved from a dance called the Jitterbug by removing the lifts and acrobatic elements.
		It is the last dance danced at the competitions.
		The Jive is danced to music written in 4/4 time.
	www.centralhome.com /ballroomcountry/jive_steps.htm (202 words)

	Jive, Chimini's Shall We Dance
		As a puppy she just loved to jump into my arms, or anyone elses arms for that matter, with no forwarning whatsoever that she is going to do so or when trying to move her she will move very nicely and than suddenly leap into the air.
		Now that Jive has completed her Championship we will start to focus on a variety of other activites including agility, obedience, therapy dog work and off course free style dancing.
		Jive has already learn several dancing moves and I think she will live up to her name.
	www.chimini.com /Jive/Jive.html (476 words)

	Modern Jive :: Chapter :: Dance Styles
		Jive is a non-progressive partnered (latin) dance, danced in both open and closed dance holds.
		Lambada is danced with the whole body, not just the legs — in fact the word lambada derives from Brazilian Portuguese; referring to the flowing wave-like motion in a whip — this is mimicked by the dancers bodies and is one of the characteristic elements of lambada.
		The dance hold varies: in the east coast swingout the dance hold is relatively relaxed, and the left-to-right hands may be at waist level; whereas in the whip, the dance hold is higher with the leader's right hand on the follower's left shoulder blade.
	www.afterfive.co.uk /guide/latest/html/dance_styles.html (4483 words)

	Jive Dance - Streetswings Dance History archives - Main Page
		The Jive was originally the European's (U.K.) version of the American Jitterbug and/ or East Coast Swing during WWII (who keeps trying to re-sell us something we already have.
		Modern Jive or "French Jive" in the UK was introduced In the 1980's to make it easier to teach people to do swing in the clubs.
		The music is similar to the West Coast Swing format of dancing to all styles of music rather than just one specific genre/era with their dances or socials being called Freestyles.
	www.streetswing.com /histmain/z3jive.htm (625 words)

	Jive Dance Information: LeSwingJive Prestwich Manchester, the best Jive Dance event in the North West
		Modern jive (sometimes called French jive) is a relatively new phenomenon that has only been going since 1980, mainly in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
		You don't take lessons to learn modern jive, they are an integral part of the evening and everybody dances with everybody - you need not bring a partner - and a beginner will not find their first time too daunting.
		It is not a precise dance like the ballroom jive or most other swing dance but can be used as a framework for one's own interpretation.
	www.leswingjive.co.uk /Information.asp (371 words)

	French Jive dance in Bromborough and Ellesmere Port on the Wirral.
		French Jive dance in Bromborough and Ellesmere Port on the Wirral.
		French jive dancing has its roots in the swing era, a time when the lindy hop was born.
		Our expert tutors will have you strutting your stuff in no time, and to help beginners we always have friendly dance crew available to ensure you know how to dance and have a wonderful evening.
	www.dancenorthwest.co.uk (284 words)

	Dance Expression (formerly Scottish Jive) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The art of the dance is developed to a spiritual/emotional peak using intense imagery.
		Duncan Dance today, apart from performance and providing inspiration to mainstream professional dance, is also involved in the social sphere, such as work that the Isadora Duncan Dance Group (London/Paris) present against drug abuse and violence, by developing self-awareness through the art of dance.
		To perform Duncan Dance takes years of arduous study, but workshops by qualified Duncan Dancers are generally open to the public and can provide not only a different way of viewing dance and movement, but also a bedrock of meaningful ideals.
	www.docker.demon.co.uk /dance (622 words)

	Classes / Events - The Uptown Dance Society - Salsa, Merengue, Modern Jive & Swing Classes, Events, Workshops, Parties, ...
		Dance classes in a relaxed, safe & friendly environment, great fun & easy to learn, you will be dancing after just a few classes.
		Freestyle Dance will adapt to your level of fitness & will help to get you fit & keep you fit, just come along when it suits you and have some fun at our dance classes.
		The Uptown Dance Society have a policy of teaching all the skills that you require to become a competent dancer within regular dance classes, giving you the better chance of absorbing the teachings on a regular basis and learning at a steady pace.
	www.uptowndance.com (519 words)

	DanceWeb: Find UK Jive Dance Class, Jive Dance Event, Jive Dance Lesson and Jive Dance News
		We first started dancing Lindyhop together in 1999 and in 2002 we were asked to co-teach with Mark and Hoc of Cambs and Beds Lindyhop Experience.
		Dance Fusion Led by professional dancer/choreographer Karen King from highly acclaimed dance theatre company ak15, this class is primarily hip hop and breakd...
		Jive Bug is a modern jive and swing dance organisation that has provided weekly modern jive dance lessons and social dance events in the Hampshire and Surrey...
	www.danceweb.co.uk /Jive (1277 words)

	Jive Dance Manchester - Jive lessons and events in the North West Prestwich
		Jive Dance Manchester - Jive lessons and events in the North West Prestwich
		An evening of jive consists of lessons and free style.
		The floor is spacious and made for dancing (literally).
	www.leswingjive.co.uk (274 words)

	Jive Dance Styles - Leswing Jive Articles
		Modern Jive, sometimes called French Jive is a dance style that that originated in the 1980s.
		Despite this there is rarely a problem dancing with people who have been taught another styles, at least with the less advanced moves.
		Modern Jive move descriptions can be found at a number of sites, including: http://www.jiveoholic.org.uk, http://www.afterfive.co.u and http://cgi.dancecrave.plus.com.Modern Jive is generallly danced to music with 4 beats to the bar (4/4 or Common time), from latest chart hits to big band music and everything between, in a wide variety of tempos from slow to very fast.
	www.leswingjive.co.uk /Jivedancearticles/jivedancestyles.asp (400 words)

	Modern Jive - Dance Classes like Lestep, Leroc and Ceroc Perth has on Offer
		What is Danceroc - A Modern Jive / Club Jive similar to Ceroc - Perth, WA Danceroc was founded in Perth in 2002 following an increasing demand by people of all ages to learn modern partner dancing without the rigors of grading and strict classroom procedures.
		Our modern jive Perth dance classes (a form of Club Jive, and similar to many of the classes in Leroc, Lestep, Lejive and Ceroc Perth has to offer) are watched and admired by people wherever we are because they see ordinary people like themselves, having lots of fun and rolling out heaps of trendy moves.
		Learning modern jive is a lifetime ticket to have fun at all kinds of dance parties because we have no difficulty adapting to the music.
	www.danceperth.com /10632.htm (349 words)

	Jive Dance Lessons Louisville Kentucky
		Six and eight count patterns make up this dance, as in East Coast swing but it is quite bouncy with very sharp kicks and flicks.
		Unlike East Coast swing, Jive is danced to a faster tempo swing music and is meant for competitive style dancing.
		The Europeans however kept using the name Jive, which is their version of what is done here in the states.
	www.allthatdancelouisville.com /descriptions/jivedancelessons.html (336 words)

	Modern Jive and Smooth Jive dance lessons in Kent and London
		Smooth Jive is a fusion of modern jive, salsa, west coast swing, tango and ballroom.
		Dance lessons ballroom strictly Dance Riviera has no affiliation to ceroc.
		If you are looking for dance dance lessons then our kent venues are for you.
	www.danceriviera.com (217 words)

	Jive Scotland - The Uptown Dance Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		LeRoc is the original nationwide modern jive from France (french jive) it's a very exciting, stylish, & popular form of modern partner dance established from the old Jive Style.
		Although it is a male led dance this does not mean a lady cannot dance the lead part.
		It is a fun, easy to learn dance that is enjoyed by a wide age group.
	www.uptowndance.com /jivescotland.html (292 words)

	Jive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		JIVE, Joint Institute for VLBI in European astronomy
		Jive (Neuromancer), a form of sign language used in William Gibson's Neuromancer
		Jive (genre), in music, a type of quick-paced and energetic jazz
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jive (137 words)

	Rock n Roll Jive - Dance Forums
		I'm planning to learn jive so I want to be prepared when I decide which classes to join.
		It follows that rock n roll jive is just the name for the European jive moves that can be danced to rock n' roll.
		My focus is on the American development of swing dancing, but my understanding is that Modern Jive, Le Roc, and the non-acrobatic form of Rock and Roll is that they are all inspired by the lindy hop brought to Europe by the American military.
	www.dance-forums.com /showthread.php?p=13794 (789 words)

	Jive Party - Jive and swing dancing clubs in London at The Rivoli. Info, listings and links. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Jive Party - Jive and swing dancing clubs in London at The Rivoli.
		Plus a 40-minute Modern Jive lesson aimed at beginners, during which you'll be taught a sequence of 4 or 5 moves which will convince others you've been doing it for years.
		For legal reasons to do with our venue, Jive Party membership is now compulsory but it's free.
	jiveparty.com (207 words)

	The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: "So You Think You Can Dance" swings into Seattle
		In the safety of our homes, we crank up the stereo and dance — imagining we're not alone in front of the full-length mirror, we strut around the bedroom, wiggling our hips to the beat.
		Final-four finisher Heidi Groskreutz believes it's because various styles of dancing, from krumping to jive, appeal to different age groups.
		Benji wanted to remain close to his family and the dance studio that he co-owns in Redlands, Calif. — more than 200 miles away.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/artsentertainment/2003254200_dance12.html (833 words)

	Ceroc dance studios, New Zealand - Dancing lessons and dance classes NZ
		Ceroc French Jive is a funky partner dance generally done to chart, nightclub or swing music (you can also dance it to other music).
		Whether you’re a novice keen to learn how to dance, a fitness buff looking for a new dance workout or someone interested in learning a contemporary dance, purely for the fun of it… Ceroc Dance New Zealand may have just what you need.
		We conduct beginner to advanced level dance classes at our professional dance studios all across the country.
	www.ceroc.co.nz (250 words)

	Swing & Jive
		Archives of Early Lindy Hop - the story of the origins of swing dance at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem in the thirties and forties.
		Educated Feet - a swing dance performance troupe specializing in 1930s and '40s style swing with a contemporary flare.
		New England Dance Connection - (Connecticut) source for swing and country dancing.
	www.partyguideonline.com /cultures/dance/swing.html (316 words)

	YouTube - Dance Race - Jive 1
		i love to see young kids dance like this, specially because i'm a dancer too.
		school started teasing me about dancing like that because those styles were for old people..i stood for those comments for a while but after i just gave up and quit my lessons..i was on grade 7 i think when i quit..i was pretty advanced since i took ballet when i was 3.
		i still practice those dances in my room but i dont preform anymore..gosh i wish i could just turn back time...now i dance like teenagers here do..to rap and hiphop...
	youtube.com /?v=Z_cAlEWg5WE (376 words)

	Modern Jive
		Instructors in Jive and Lindy Hop in the Stroud, Dursley and Swindon Areas.
		This means she knows what types of songs jivers enjoy and find easy to dance to.
		Over 500 modern jive dance moves/steps, over 250 animations, with advanced search facilities and advice for beginners and improvers.
	t.webring.com /hub?ring=modernjive (531 words)

	victorian modern jive dance championships
		open to 2 couples who dance or choreograph their own routine to their choice of music.
		when performing aerials: please note as much as aerials are impressive to watch modern jive is not only acrobatics, so couples performing a lot of aerials and little floor dancing will be marked lower.
		to encourage a fair environment and ensure that all competitors are judged solely on their dancing skills, performance ability and repertoire of moves, a team of judges from a variety of dance styles has been selected.
	www.cerocmelbourne.com.au /competition/index.html (636 words)

	JiveSwing.Com - Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston and Jive dance in Hertfordshire & Essex
		JiveSwing.Com - Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Charleston and Jive dance in Hertfordshire and Essex
		Welcome to JiveSwing.Com, the home of swing dancing in Hertfordshire, Essex and Joseph and Trisha, who are International teachers of Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Blues, 20's Charleston, Tap, Jazz Dance and other related dance styles.
		What ever your dance style or ability, if you'd like to learn to dance or listen to Swing music, then JiveSwing.com events are the place to be!
	www.jiveswing.com (383 words)

	Dance Base :: The National Centre for Dance of Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As Scotland's National Centre for Dance, Dance Base offers a vibrant and uplifting focal point for dance and dance-related activity.
		Through its influence Dance Base reaches out to inspire well-being and creativity, and cultivates a future for dance in our local, national and international communities.
		Dance Base offers classes and workshops for all ages and abilities in over 40 different dance styles, from absolute beginner to professional dancer.
	www.dancebase.co.uk (180 words)

	Dance events with Co-op Jive
		If you'd like details of dance events (classes, lessons, dances, etc.) in your geographical area send an e-mail to doctordance@coopjive.co.uk and Co-op-Jive will try and help.
		This band deserve a special mention on the Co-op Jive site because in line with the co-operative spirit they do extensive charity work for free, for example in the field of drug awareness - they use their celebrity to teach the Youth the dangers of drug abuse.
		Co-op Jive is pleased to be associated with the Jive Aces.
	www.coopjive.co.uk /dance.htm (167 words)

	Ceroc & Modern Jive Dance Company Pty Ltd: citysearch
		CEROC is a stylish blend of jive, dirty dancing and latin – it is THE MODERN JIVE and can be danced to any music with a steady beat from 40s swing to modern chart hits.
		This is followed by 30 minutes of "freestyle" social dancing where you can get up and practice what you've learnt.
		This is followed by more "freestyle" social dancing where you can mix with your new found friends....
	sydney.citysearch.com.au /E/V/SYDNE/0071/22/56 (370 words)

	Modern Jive Dance Workshops - www.ModernJiveGermany.com
		The workshop environment is an excellent way of rapidly improving your dancing, with a maximum of 20 people in each workshop there is also a greater opportunity for personal tuition.
		These are 3 hour intensive workshops which will help you either learn Modern Jive very quickly if you're a beginner, or improve your dancing if you been Modern Jiving for a while.
		So, if you would like to attend one of our workshops, send me an e-mail to reserve your place(s) as soon as possible.
	ebasic.easily.co.uk /01A059/02F033/Workshops.html (185 words)

	Ceroc Nights - Modern Jive dance
		Modern Jive is a lively partner dance which is a funky fusion of Jive, Swing and Latin.
		James Cronin originally devised the dance for a single fun night out in 1980.
		classes have developed their own unique style which makes modern jive easy to learn and great fun.
	www.cerocnights.com (369 words)

	Ceroc & Modern Jive Dance Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is a stylish blend of jive, dirty dancing and latin – it can be danced to any music with a steady beat from 40s swing to modern chart hits.
		Modern Jive is easy to learn, lots of fun and extremely social – anyone can do Modern Jive, anywhere, anytime and any place….it is the dance for everyone!
		A Modern Jive class is meant to be fun so relax and smile believe it or not it's easier to dance if you relax and don't try so hard!
	www.ceroc.com.au /index.php (589 words)

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