Beginner Single Swing

Single Swing, also called Jitterbug, is a fun, upbeat dance style. You can dance it to both traditional big band/swing music and even contemporary pop songs! Feel free to use our playlist to practice. As always, we encourage you to be creative with the moves that you’ve learned. You can mix and match the steps and create a dance pattern that both you and your partner enjoy. Have fun dancing!

Sample Demo

Learn the Steps

Learn the Routine

Written Pattern

Basic x 2

Outside to Inside

Basic (into side by side position arms on backs)

Transition: Step kick to side by side pos., Roll into dip

Basic x 2 (2-hand hold)

Leader’s Wrap

Follower’s Inside turn

Basic (into side by side position arms on backs)

Transition: Step kick to side by side pos., Roll into Back drop

Highlight:

Cha Cha

Twist

Jazz Square

Side by side position

Roll into Lean

Roll out

Roll in

Follower go under the bridge

Follower’s quick turn into leader’s quick turn

Basic x 2

Outside to Inside

Basic (into side by side position arms on backs)

Transition: Step kick to side by side pos., Roll into lift