Swing Jive

Bar 2 - on step 1 the Man should take his Left arm out sideways at shoulder height with his palm facing down as soon as possible. The Lady should have her palm facing downwards and raise her left hand upwards, so it moves under the mans left hand and helps him to raise his hand out of her way so she can turn under the raised arms to her left. (thank you to David Harwood who mentioned this at the competition)


Moonlight Mambo.

Man and Lady should stand close together to start the routine

Bar 2: The man provides the lead for the Under Arm Turn by raising the joined hands. It is important to extend the arms forward, away from the mans body, over the ladys head, allowing her to turn to her right, ending in double hold.

Bar 12: The joined right hand should not be lowered too quickly during the Under Arm Turn and the lady should be allowed to turn to the right herself. If the man assists the turn it will pull the lady off balance.