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Which of the following basic steps that falls under the jive dance?
The basic steps for jive are based on a simple six beat sequence: 1-2-3-a-4-5-a-6. The count begins with the rock step (left foot step back, right foot in place), followed by the two triple steps (chasse) that are counted: 3-a-4, 5-a-6.
What is the time signature use for jive?
4/4 time signature
Modern Jive is usually danced to music with a 4/4 time signature – nearly all pop music has this time signature and is also known as common time. There are 4 beats to bar and at the fundamental level we step on each beat.
What is the point of choreography in dance?
The point is to let your body respond to the music. Play the whole song and let yourself move. Notice how you naturally groove to certain sounds. This will be the first “layer” in your choreography. You can then try variations or build more intricate movements on top of it.
How do I get Started with choreography?
Play the whole song and let yourself move. Notice how you naturally groove to certain sounds. This will be the first “layer” in your choreography. You can then try variations or build more intricate movements on top of it. Not sure how to start freestyling? Read this article for a few more tips: How to Freestyle Dance
Can you make something unique from your favorite dance videos?
Yes, you can watch videos from your favorite choreographers and remix their routines, but to make something unique to you, try drawing inspiration from your own life and the culture around you.
Is the first draft of a choreography supposed to be rough?
But the piece as a whole is probably a bit rough around the edges, especially if this is your first time choreographing. As novelist Ernest Hemingway once said, “The first draft of anything is sh*t.” So don’t worry if it’s not exactly what you wanted it to be. You can work your way there!