The grapevine is a very popular step that is seen in most line dances. The grape vine, always called the vine, is a way of moving left and right across the dance floor. To do the grape vine, use your right foot to step to the right. Next, cross your left foot behind your right foot, place the weight on the left foot, and then step right again with your right foot. This move is also done with your left foot. If you are taking lessons, the instructor may guide you during the dance by saying, "Step side, cross behind, step side."
A pivot, or pivot turn, is a 90-, 180- or 270-degree turn that is executed on two music counts. On count 1, touch the toe of your right foot forward, keeping your weight on your left foot. Turn left either ½ or ¼ of the way around. After you have turned, your weight should end up on left foot, the foot that is in front. Always remember, turn the opposite way of the foot that is forward; so if your left foot is in front, turn right.
The jazz square is also sometimes called the jazz box, and is a step that works on four counts. The jazz square can be done either to the left or right. Start by stepping forward with your right foot on the first count. On the second count, step forward with your left foot, crossing it over your right, and on the third count, step back with your right foot, and bring your left foot next to your right foot. You can also do a ¼ turn while doing the jazz square. If turning, do so on the third count.
To learn the ball change, you must understand the way music is counted. Beats are usually counted like this: 1 and 2 and 3 and 4, with the "and" signifying half a beat. During the ball change, transfer the weight of your foot back and forth, with the transfer finishing on the "and." On the first count, raise your right heel, leaving only the ball of your foot on the ground. Then, on the "and" count, place your weight on your right foot while lifting your left foot simultaneously. Finally, on the second count, place your weight back on your left foot.