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How Do I Do the Jitterbug?

While Cab Calloway recorded a song called "The Jitterbug" in 1934, he did not create the name for this dance. The credit goes to a trombone player, arranger and drummer named Harry Alexander White. The famous song sung by Cab Calloway made the Jitterbug famous. The Jitterbug remains a favorite dance today.

Things You'll Need

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Comfortable shoes
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Instructions

  1. Jitterbug: Man

    • 1

      Stand in front of the woman but a little to her right. Stand close enough to the woman so that your upper thigh, hip and up to the middle of your chest touch your partner. Take her right hand in your left and place your right hand on her left shoulder blade.

    • 2

      Step to the left with your left foot. Pick up your right foot and set it down in the same place.

    • 3

      Place your left foot in back of the right foot. Pick up your right foot and set it back in the same place.

    Jitterbug: Woman

    • 4

      Stand in front of the man but a little to his left. Stand close enough to the man so that your upper thigh, hip and up to the middle of your chest touch your partner. Place your right hand in his left and place your left hand on his right shoulder.

    • 5

      Step to the right with your right foot. Pick up your left foot and set it down in the same place.

    • 6

      Place your right foot in back of the left foot. Pick up your left foot and set it back in the same place.

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