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JiveDancing Basics with PassionThe figures of international style of Latin American dances demonstrate super stars of Latin dance – Slavik and Karina, comments Corky Ballas.This is a reference for anyone studying Latin American dancing at Bronze, Silver or Gold level as well as only competitor who would like to study the basics again in more detail.Slavik Kryklyvyy & Karina Smirnoff recorded these DVDs shortly before their split at the time when they were tipped to be the next world’s best professional couple. The way they show the basics is simply perfect, and not only technically. Visually they also create the most beautiful picture together. Everything is comment by Corky Ballas’s commentary and his high enthusiasm. A ‘must have’ reference DVD for any serious Latin-American dancer.Bronze through Gold. Total 28 figures, 3 routines.Running time – 101 minIntroductionHistory of JiveBronze LevelBody Positions and HoldsJive ChassesOther PositionsBasic in PlaceFallaway RockFallaway ThrowawayOverturned Fallaway ThrowawayThe LinkChange of Place Right to LeftChange of Place Left to RightChange of Hands Behind the BackThe Hip BumpJive Exercise RoutineBronze Jive RoutineRoutine ExplanationJive Chasse RoutineSilver LevelAmerican SpinThe WalksStop and GoThe MoochThe WhipThe Whip ThrowawayThe Reverse WhipThe WindmillSpanish ArmsRolling Off the ArmSimple SpinMiami SpecialSilver Jive RoutineGold LevelCurly WhipShoulder SpinChuggingToe Heel SwivelsChicken WalksThe CatapultStalking Walks and Flicks into BreakGold Level Jive Flick WarmupGold Jive Routine