The basic jitterbug steps include Tianjin tap jump, Shenyang straight jump, Beijing fancy jump, and Shanghai sliding jump.

1. Tianjin point-and-step jumping method

This jumping method is represented by the Tianjin area. It is characterized by a strong sense of rhythm and multiple and complex foot movements. In the dance music with the rhythm of one, two, three, four, the first two beats are point stepping, with two people making movements at the same time in one beat, and the last two beats are stepping with both feet together, and both people are moving at the same time. In dance music with a rhythm of four or six beats, the first two beats are point stepping, and the last two beats are close stepping.

2. Shenyang Straight Step Jumping Method

This jumping method is represented by the Shenyang area. Its characteristics are similar to the Tianjin point-and-step jumping method, with many and complex foot movements. In the dance music with the rhythm of one, two, three, four, the first two beats are point stepping, with two people making movements at the same time in one beat, and the last two beats are stepping with both feet together, and both people are moving at the same time. In dance music with a rhythm of four or six beats, the first two beats are point stepping, and the last two beats are close stepping.

3. Beijing fancy dance method

This dance method is represented by the Beijing area. It is characterized by adding some fancy movements on the basis of point steps to make the dance more beautiful. and rich in variety. Specifically, in the dance music with the rhythm of one, two, three, four, the first two beats are point stepping, and two people make movements at the same time in one beat, and the last two beats are stepping with both feet together, and both people withdraw their movements at the same time.

In dance music with a rhythm of four or six beats, the first two beats are point stepping, and the last two beats are close stepping.

4. Shanghai sliding dance method

The characteristic is that the dance moves are completed while gliding. This dance method requires dancers to have high balance and body control abilities, while also focusing on smooth and graceful movements. In the dance music with the rhythm of one, two, three, four, the first two beats are point stepping, with two people making movements at the same time in one beat, and the last two beats are stepping with both feet together, and both people are moving at the same time.

In dance music with a rhythm of four or six beats, the first two beats are point stepping, and the last two beats are close stepping.

Jitterbug is a dance step known for its fast rhythm and changeable movements. Its basic dance steps include forward steps, backward steps, left and right moving steps and jumping steps, etc., which requires dancers to have good coordination and rhythm. Jitterbug basics are suitable for a variety of music rhythms, and are especially common in disco and rock music.