how do you do the Jitterbug?

Question

i'm having a 50's party and I need to learn how to do the Jitterbug.

Answer 1

Best suggestion is to rent an old movie from the 50s -- some of the old Frank Sinatra or Gene Kelly movies -- because they have jitterbug scenes in them. It's a little hard to describe if you haven't seen it, but basically it's a partner dance, where the boy twirls the girl towards him and away from him, she slides between his legs, then he boosts her into the air, she does a side jump and lands on one knee, he boosts her into the air and she lands on his other knee, then they go back into dance position and do a few steps together before starting a new series of stunts. Almost every guy had his 'signature' step, and a gal had to really be on her toes to follow some of these routines! But they certainly were fun. You'll need music like "The Jersey Bounce" -- and of course, there were the slow waltzes we loved, like Glen Miller's Moonlight Serenade. (sigh!)
Enjoy your party -- wish I was there!

Answer 2

The jitterbug is not the same as swing!!! 0_0 lol
Why don't you go to a local dance studio and take some crash courses? I promise you its fun!
I love the jitterbug!

Answer 3

Hope this helps!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jitterbug

Answer 4

Jitterbug! One of my faves!!!

Answer 5

It's the same as swing dancing. You can probably rent a film from the 40's that will show you how to do it.

Answer 6

Here are some websites that should help you:

http://www.arthurmurraylasvegas.com/swing.cfm

http://www.fastdancers.com/frames.asp?ID=links.asp

http://www.streetswing.com/histmain/z3jtrbg.htm

Answer 7

i wish i could remember, our music teacher would make us and it was the first time i danced with a boy...ha ha...good times.

Answer 8

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