ISTD Jive Technique Author: Elisabeth Romain
The Jive is a discipline characterized by its speed, bounce, and precise footwork. The ISTD Latin American Technique remains the gold standard for teachers and coaches worldwide when it comes to standardizing these technical elements. Elisabeth Romain’s definitive guide condenses complex Jive movements into a structured syllabus, ensuring that every professional practitioner can maintain consistency and clarity in their training programs.
This E-book moves beyond the basics, offering a deep dive into the mechanical execution of the Jive. It is a vital tool for those aiming to align their instruction or practice with the internationally recognized ISTD standards.
Key Content Modules:
Structured Figure Charts: Detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams for all core Jive figures, enabling precise practice and instruction.
Technical Principles: An analytical look at the foundational concepts that give the Jive its characteristic energy, bounce, and rhythm.
Curated Figure Combinations: A list of logical, standard-compliant sequences to help coaches build comprehensive training routines.
Global Educational Standard: Widely used by dance organizations for professional certification and the development of high-level curricula.
FIGURES
Student – Teacher
1 Basic in Place
2 Fallaway Rock
3 Fallaway Throwaway
4 Link
5 Change of Places Right to Left
6 Change of Places Left to Right
7 Change of Hands Behind Back
8 Hip Bump (Left Shoulder Shove)
Associate
9 American Spin
10 Walks
11 Stop and Go
12 Mooch
13 Whip
14 Whip Throwaway
Licentiate
15 Reverse Whip
16 Windmill
17 Spanish Arms
18 Rolling off the Arm
19 Simple Spin
20 Miami Special
Fellow
21 Curly Whip
22 Shoulder Spin
23 Toe Heel Swivels
24 Chugging
25 Chicken Walks
26 Catapult
27 Stalking Walks, Flicks and Break
Why this book is a professional must-have:
For any serious dance educator or athlete, this text provides the essential technical foundation needed to excel in Jive. It serves as a reliable bridge between theory and performance, offering the structured approach necessary to transform simple steps into high-level dance proficiency. Whether you are prepping for exams or seeking to refine your school’s teaching methodology, this manual delivers the authoritative guidance required for professional success.
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