There are many kinds of jitterbugs in China, and almost every place has one kind. But now the academy has unified two types, four-step and six-step. The four-step one is more lively and elastic. The movement is strong, and the six-step method pays more attention to body rhythm.

The Jitterbug, also known as the Sailor Dance, is a jive dance that originated in the American West in the 1920s and became popular in the 1930s. After Jitterbug was introduced to China, it became a unique style of ballroom dance. The dance steps have strong and weak rhythms and a unique style, which is loved by many dancers. In the 1980s, there were three major Jitterbug factions in my country: Beijing Jitterbugs, Tianjin Jitterbugs and Nanjing Xiaola. The music used by Jitterbugs was Disco’s main fast-paced music. Jitterbugs used four dots. Or six points, Beijing jumps four points, and Tianjin mostly jumps six points. But the authentic sailor dance should have six beats per measure. When dancing, you hit the ground with your toes and heels, in coordination with the body leaning forward and back, and the knee flexion and extension. The rhythm is strong and the emotion is exciting.