LeRoc

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LeRoc is a form of Modern Jive, the generic dance style that derived in the 1980s from dances including Swing, Lindy Hop and Rock and Roll, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork.

According to the particular teacher, it may incorporate elements of other dance styles including Salsa and Tango.

Unlike franchised variations of Modern Jive such as Ceroc and Le Jive, LeRoc is not a commercial business but a generic term. A non-profit making federation of independent dance teachers, set up in 1991 - "The LeRoc French Jive Federation" exists, but it is not mandatory to join. Many LeRoc organisations prefer to stay truly independent.

As implied by the title of the Federation, the dance style came from France, where Swing / Rock and Roll dancing had not been so suppressed by the onslaught of Disco. Le Roc is French for The Rock (and Roll).

Despite the supposed origins in France, there is currently very little Modern Jive danced in France.

[edit] External links

• The LeRoc French Jive Federation
• AfterFive "A Dancer's Guide", a free downloadable guide to dancing Modern Jive (including Ceroc and LeRoc), plus maps, links, etc.
• AmanteBallo A music recommendation and download website run by DJ Kenobe which has a large and regularly updated range of Leroc dance music, including dance, swing, pop, latin, jazz, dance, blues, etc.