Mind-Blowing REVERSE Revival Day Rockabilly Jive Dance Challenge!

Why a Mind-Blowing REVERSE Revival Day Rockabilly Jive Dance Challenge? I am dyslexic and recorded the Rockabilly Jive starting to the left instead of to the right. I have previously recorded it as the Rockabilly Stroll with mini mouse in the popular right foot start. Check it out in the comments below. I loved the 1940’s revival day version so much I decided to keep it and see who is up to the challenge.

Rockabilly Jive Dance History

Join me as I dive into the rich history of rockabilly line dance and share some cool facts along the way! Rockabilly’s vibrant culture has had a huge impact on the line dance scene, and its influence can still be felt today, with its unique blend of country, blues, and rock music inspiring some of the most iconic line dances out there. Remember to like and subscribe,

The different styles of line dance that emerged from rockabilly are a testament to the genre’s versatility and creativity, with key figures like Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins contributing to its development. Rockabilly line dance has led to the creation of many unique and exciting line dances that are still popular today. From the classic “Rock Around the Clock” to more modern dances like the “Tush Push”, rockabilly line dance has a wide range of styles and rhythms to offer.

A significant turning point in the rockabilly line dance scene was the resurgence of interest in rockabilly culture in the 1980s, with events like the “Rockabilly Revival” bringing together dancers and musicians from all over the world to celebrate the music and dance of the 1950s. This revival helped to introduce rockabilly line dance to a new generation of dancers and paved the way for its continued popularity today. The rockabilly line dance scene has continued to grow and evolve, as seen with the iconic 80’s revival line dance Rockabilly Stroll. Created by an anonymous dance teacher in London, sources say it was created as a dance for the ‘Rockin’ scene as an alternative to the rather ‘square’ original 1950’s stroll. This stroll can be found by many names. It can be found as the Jive Stroll, Sexy Kitten Stroll, and The London Stroll. The scene has also become more global, with rockabilly line dance communities springing up in countries all around the world

Key Points of the Rockabilly Jive

The key points to take away from the history of rockabilly line dance are its rich cultural heritage, its evolution over time, and its continued influence on the line dance scene today. By recognizing and celebrating the history of rockabilly, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the music and dance that we enjoy today. Rockabilly line dance is more than just a style of dance – it’s a community, a culture, and a way of life.

Let me know in the comments below what your favorite rockabilly dance is, or if you have a favorite rockabilly artist, and don’t forget to check out my other videos on dance history for more fun facts and behind-the-scenes stories.

If you’ve tried out the Reverse Rockabilly Jive, let me know in the comments below – I’d love to hear about your experiences and see any videos you’ve made of yourself dancing. And if you’re looking for more fun dance challenges and tutorials, be sure to check out my previous videos for more exciting content.

Reverse Rockabilly Jive Line Dance Tutorial

PART I. BOP (SIDE, KICK, SIDE, KICK,SIDE, KICK)
1-2 STEP Left, KICK Right
3-4 STEP Right, KICK Left
5-6 STEP Left, KICK Right

PART II. GRAPEVINE (CROSS RIGHT, CROSS LEFT)
1-4 STEP RIGHT, CROSS LEFT, SIDE RIGHT, KICK LEFT
5-8 STEP LEFT, CROSS RIGHT, SIDE LEFT, KICK RIGHT

PART III. BOOGIE WALK (BACK, TAP, BACK. TAP)
1-4 STEP RIGHT, TAP LEFT, STEP LEFT, TAP RIGHT

PART IV CAMEL or FORWARD LOCK (FORWARD, CROSS BEHIND, FORWARD, 1/4 R TURN)
5-8 STEP FORWARD RIGHT, CROSS LEFT BEHIND, STEP FORWARD RIGHT, , PIVOT making ¼ RIGHT Turn

REPEAT DANCE.

MUSIC: here are three popular tunes this is danced to:
Who Said Shorty Wasn’t Coming Back by Lucky Millinder,
Barefooting by The Ray Collin’s Hot Club
Stroll Molls by The Lincolns,
Revival Day,
The Bop