What is Modern Jive?
“Modern Jive” is a relaxed style of dance that has been taken from Europe and developed into the dance for modern people. Modern Jive is done to your favourite music straight from the charts, and is perfect for everyday people just like you! It looks great whether you’re at a nightclub strutting your stuff, at a friend’s wedding or at a party!
The 60’s craze for the “Twist” blew partner dancing apart, giving rise to lone disco dancing. A whole generation forgot how to dance with a partner. However, the French were intent on keeping hold of their partners and so the dance evolved and came to suit modern disco beats & was tighter, more stylish & more suitable for smaller dance floors. This sensational dance style is right here on the Gold Coast in it’s most modern form - for your fun, fitness and friendship!
Who is Le Step?
Le Step is one of the leading forces behind the Modern Jive scene in Queensland. In 1994, Mick French began teaching classes under the company name Le Step. Now, some 15 years later, it’s a household name to dancers across the Nation.
In 2004, the founders of Le Step on the Coast, Allan & Holly Skinner, and Emma & Kent Willis quickly made a name for themselves in their own right by bringing some of the most innovative moves and styling to the dance form. Now, collectively with Brisbane, Le Step is one of the strongest Modern Jive groups around and their passion for the dance is unparallelled.
What are the classes like?
Fun
Dancing is good for the soul & keeps you laughing. Our classes attract all ages and doesn’t discriminate. Classes provide a good, clean environment for you to mingle and maintain your sense of humour.
Social
Dancing is about people. Our classes draw those who share an interest in music and enjoying themselves. Our classes draw all ages and demographics. Meet new people every week and make friends for life.
Active
If going off to the gym each week is tiresome, why not go out to have fun socially and get fit while you’re doing it. After dancing for 3 hours & still wanting more, of course you’re going to feel better for it. Let’s face it - it’s the best contact sport you’ll ever play.
Are children welcome at class?
If you have children, you’ll need to get a babysitter if you want to attend our classes. As much as we love kids, we aim to provide venues where adults can enjoy the company of other adults without the distraction of their kids or other people’s kids. Furthermore, our Dance Party venues are often licenced premises.
Our policy for children attending classes…Persons under the age of 18 (and their parent/guardian) must clearly identify themselves to the Door Staff and the Le Step Venue Manager. You will be asked to sign a separate document. For legal and reasons, children under 13 years may not attend our regular nightly classes. Children aged between 13 to 15 are welcome with parental/legal guardian supervision. Children over 16 may attend regular nightly classes subject to parents/legal guardians signing them in at their first session.
According to Queensland law, our Teachers and Crew are have Blue Cards which means they have had background checks and have been cleared to work with people under the age of eighteen.
The PDF Under 18’s Disclaimer and Permission Form is available for download. You will be asked to sign this form at a class. Those aged 16 and 17 may bring it to a class already signed but our Door Staff may checked by phone with your parent/guardian before access to the venue is granted. Alternatively, bring your parent/guardian to the venue and they can sign in person for you.
Meet your teachers
Our main teachers include Allan, Emma and Kent. We also have regular teaching spots for Coby and Katrina and newcomers to the teaching spotlight, Laura and Isaac. One of these people will be your main teacher for the evening and will be supported by the Le Step on the Coast crew who are there to ensure you have a great night.
These self confessed dance addicts provide a range of things from demonstrating, to teaching various levels, dancing with you and answering your enquiries. Without them, the classes wouldn’t have the positive vibe that exists at all our venues.
Meet the crew
Our crew of about 25 is made up of an assortment of people who love to dance and are there to make your dancing nights as enjoyable as possible. We have some who are dedicated to teaching you the basics and those who are there to challenge you.
They’re not all teachers either. Some will work on the door so they’ll greet you when you arrive. Others demonstrate or provide general assistance but most of all they will all get you up to dance and provide you with encouragement when you need it.