Jig Walks

Charleston · Intermediate

A wrapped-up, side-by-side walk made of kicks and steps, which comes in several partnered variations.

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Side by side, facing the same way, an arm around each other's waist or shoulders.
Kick step, kick step: small low kicks, one foot then the other, the rhythm matters more than the height.
Then step, step and repeat: the step-steps can travel forward, back, or twist you in and out together.

Not to be confused with: Side-by-Side Charleston,Savoy Kicks

Understanding the move

How it goes

Here the lead's right arm goes around the follow's waist and the follow's left arm across the lead's shoulders; the lead's free arm opens out to the side.
The kicks cross slightly in front of the standing leg, foot at ankle height, knees soft.

Usual mistakes

A loose hold that lets you drift apart: keep the hips close to travel and pivot together.
Sending the kick far out in front: keep it under the body, or the next step comes late.

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