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Jive vs ECS

Posted by jerryblu

1/30/2006 6:38:00 AM

Can someone please explain to me the difference (if any) between ECS and Jive? For example, this week's variation is described as "EC Swing or Jive", which suggests that they are very similar, maybe the same, but I would like to know if there is ANY difference?

Jerry

Re: Jive vs ECS

Posted by rkonert

1/30/2006 12:07:00 PM

I'm from Europe where they dance jive. I was told by my instructor that the main difference is that east coast swing is much more "at ease".

Re: Jive vs ECS

Posted by jerryblu

1/30/2006 12:31:00 PM

I'm not sure I understand what "at ease" means.

ECS's most basic rhythm is a 6 count triple, triple rock step. Lindy is an 8 count triple, rock step, triple, rock step. What's Jive?

(Yes, I know that the 6 count is for beginners, and that more complex rhythms are possible- for example in this week's variation. But surely the 6 count must be considered the basic ECS step?)

Jerry

Re: Jive vs ECS

Posted by Capt Morgan

2/7/2006 4:52:00 AM

Jive has the same counts as East Coast, but it is more bouncy and kicky. I Personally think it's a horribly ugly dance. If you want to do a dance with a lot of kicks that an "orginal swing dance" then collegiate shag is better. Other than that Lindy Hop is essential swing dance.

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