Bugg

Bugg is a social and competitive dance that is danced in pairs, while there is no fixed choreography, but it is almost entirely improvised. The Bugg comes from the Swing family and is very popular in Sweden. The music can be any kind of pop music in 4/4-time be, the pace is 30-45 beats per minute. International Bugg tournaments are coordinated as a dance sport by the World Rock'n'Roll Confederation ( WRRC ).

Characteristics of dance

For Bugg is no fixed choreography. Only steps to smooth shocks are allowed, acrobatics any form not against it.

Basic steps of the man

The steps of man are free but should harmonize with the step of the lady, the shape and the music. Basic principle is to put your left foot on the 1st or 3rd and the right foot on the 2nd and 4th beat of the measure.

The man leads the lady counter-clockwise around the room. He can use different types of livestock, they encircled him on the right or left, but he can on the spot, to the right or to the left dancing. To make the presentation more interesting, it can use different types of breaks. Your arms should follow the movements in a natural way.

Basic steps of the lady

The lady goes into a double time step on each beat. The left foot of the lady should always be set to 2 and 4, the right foot on the 1st and 3rd beat, but it may be delayed. You can walk forward, backward or half a turn with each step to go. However, it is allowed, more or less than half a turn to make on one leg, one full rotation (spin ) not against it. Three revolutions in the period of two rotations or faster are allowed.

The lady goes with every beat of the measure and follows the man. You can also take breaks. Because the man leads the woman who improvised the lady all the time and must respond promptly to the leadership of the man. These arms are always slightly tense.

Rhythm Breaks

The following Zögerschritte are allowed:

• Kick Ball Change
• Ronde Ball Change

Competition

In each round, including the final, all couples an opening and final dance together minutes (no more than 12 pairs at once). This is done to show whether they are able to lead and to follow in an impromptu dance while avoiding a collision with each other and the whole area in an effective way. In the preliminary round and the semi-final, dancing two or three pairs ( depending on the size of the dance floor ) at the same time. The duration of a performance is 90 seconds or more until the end of the musical phrase. In the final round, each pair occurs in succession; the music itself must be selected.

Special procedures for competitions

Minor characters are not allowed. The dance should be performed without breaks or interruptions ( breaks ). Acrobatics, in whatever form, is not allowed. As a music any kind of popular music from the Swing family, from the 60s until today played. For the interpretation of the spontaneous conversion of music in dance shall prevail. Free versions are permitted if they fit the music. All figures and dance elements must by visual signs, hand or body contact can be made. Only characters with ground contact may be danced ( no lift figures).

Conclusion poses are not allowed. The dance direction is counter-clockwise around the center of the room. The clothes should fit to music and dance and meet the good taste. Shoes must be worn at all times.