Previous: Notices Contents Next: What Is Modern Jive?
The way to learn to dance is by dancing — not from websites, or the printed word. However, if you are already dancing and looking for ideas, then this guide might be a useful resource. To reiterate, this guide cannot be, and is not intended to be, a replacement for “traditional” dance classes.
This guide is intended to grow over time2 so missing moves or tips may already be included. If you have suggestions for moves or tips to include in the next version, then please email moves@afterfive.co.uk.
The items on floor craft, and leading and following were difficult to organise and several points could have been considered in places, for example, ensuring your partner is relaxed (certainly not tense) could be considered as part of the conceptual part, a specific item on leading, or part of an item on “etiquette” — in general, a reasoned technical approach has been applied, on the understanding that this does not supersede or invalidate any social elements.
2The latest version of this document should be available on the AfterFive website (http://www.afterfive.co.uk/).