Thee Prancing J-Settes | Evolution of The 8 Count 👀👀👀👀

[@bibbiana4Lyfe]

Love how you are evolving into an archive and analyst of HBCU majorette dancing, counts, uniforms, culture and history! You'll be hosting conferences and speaking on panels soon! Keep it up! 👍🏾 Much respect

[@ridethewaves4034]

The movements are more jazzy now. The 90's appeared as if they danced from the hips and waists up, more upper body then lower body movements. Movements today are deeper with the jazz plie squats. They basically used their entire bodies, and that makes the movements bigger, deeper, stronger, and better.

[@thesaltorialist]

yesss that part. going from just dancing but actually creating a whole new dance style

[@True201]

Seeing the 90s Jsettes creativity let’s me see how they created count books all over the SWAC

[@tennisstar2011]

Not even just the swac. Their influence is evident across HBCU majorette dance as a whole.

[@tesslang4161]

For Black people who don’t know SWAC dance differentials. “Jsette” is the adverb and “Dancing Dolls” is the adjective that is most commonly use when describing Black majorettes.

[@terrancethornton8539]

@@tennisstar2011 Exactly! Every HBCU dance team has copied something that the J-Settes did first.

[@alexusbrooke]

​@@terrancethornton8539YESS EVEN THE HAND GESTURES ORIGINAL CAME FROM THE JSETTES ❤

[@tennisstar2011]

Looking at the old school videos the Jsettes and Dolls used to dance pretty similar in the stands back in the day. Dr. Afrachanna (J-Sette) and Traci Prince (Doll) were really the trailblazers for separating their styles to what they are today.

[@christianjakoi3941]

I love this old footage of the jsettes 😭😍

[@iheartbeatdancellc.6256]

Y’all would be surprised at how many counts are in our count book from the early 80’s! Like from when Mrs Worthy was captain!!!

[@Tristan11406]

Yeah I remember you said that in your interview and I was shocked. Innovative and ahead of y’all’s time.

[@iangallagher5448]

Now I see where the stingettes got a good portion of their book from

[@Ace-002]

Idk about a good portion but I did see like 2/3 counts lmao

[@tennisstar2011]

@@Ace-002 nah the stingettes whole book used to be jsette/doll counts or remixes of them lol.

[@alexusbrooke]

​​​@@Ace-002no its more counts even what they were doing in the 70s and 80s❤that the stingettes adopted into their counts and their strut techniques

[@alexusbrooke]

​@@Ace-002 and the prancing j-settes was the first to do the Natural Arm Swing waving hands gracefully before the stingettes

[@kenfilmproductionsmafia3050]

The JSettes in this era dance harder with them old counts

[@alexusbrooke]

They dance harder back then in the 70s to they were know for their high energy that made them famous in the mid 70s but they were trying to adopt to different styles of majorette and music genre styles 💙

[@gochargers14]

That Afrachanna count was definitely ahead of its time!

[@terrancethornton8539]

The J-Settes are the originators of response dancing in the stands... (8 counts)

[@Docta_Mike]

And the gag is they were just mimicking the drum majors who did this years before the Settes. Another fun fact: salt & pepper is the drum major March in reverse.

[@terrancethornton8539]

@@Docta_Mike An ex JSU Drum Major became the choreographer for the J-Settes in the early 1970's. He is believed to be the originator of J-Setting!

[@paulmcinnis218]

​@@terrancethornton8539 Famous male twirler as well...set the foundation for JSU twirlers as well.

[@alexusbrooke]

The J-Setting style was primarily created by Shirley Middleton, a woman who was a former majorette with Jackson State University’s marching band. In 1971, she led the formation of the Prancing Jaycettes (now known as the Prancing J-Settes) after meeting with the university president to request that they be allowed to transition from traditional majorette routines to more contemporary dance styles. Middleton established technical performance standards and choreographed routines that incorporated high-energy movements and signature steps, which became foundational to J-Setting. ​@@terrancethornton8539

[@alexusbrooke]

​@@terrancethornton8539While Hollis Pippins, an openly gay male former JSU student, also played a significant role in developing choreography and creative direction for the danceline prior to 1975, it was Middleton’s vision and leadership that laid the groundwork for what would become known as J-Setting.

[@Tristan11406]

Afrachanna’s era cleaned up and modernized a lot of those old school counts for that time during 1998-2000. I also notice that her reign brought in a lot of slow/mid tempo counts to the book. The J-Settes didn’t really throw counts to slow songs during early-mid 90’s. Of course we all know she is the mother of C bucking. That’s what the Settes are mostly known for in the stands.

[@MorganDidThat]

Yessssss it’s a huge difference from when she was first on the team to when she became the captain

[@tesslang4161]

One of my family members was a 90’s era JUKE. He argues me that the JSettes dance style has morphed into what the Dolls Style is. I didn’t see it at first but now I can’t unsee the details and comparisons.

[@Tristan11406]

@@tesslang4161 nah that’s not it. The styles have always been different.

[@tesslang4161]

@@Tristan11406 Using the Doll style and ASU GG’s as measure for extremes . The current Jsette style has evolved to be smack dab in the middle of the these extremes.

[@paulrandall6780]

@@tesslang4161 J-Settes have been noted as fluidity and grace....since 99 era. 2000's era brought it in more. The style doesn't reflect anything Doll-ish...even the Dolls have evolved though.

[@jessbeingme8801]

This was great Morgan!! 🤍💙🐅

[@caripescadr533]

Seeing the GG's would be so interesting, they really did a majority of counts different back then, and a part two of j-settes would be awesome 💙

[@lacegemneye2839]

They really are the GOATS

[@caramelloveerr]

Baby some of the counts needed to be revamped imo😂that one at 19:45 had me rolling

[@caripescadr533]

Fr😂

[@Ace-002]

Idk why I kinda liked it 😂. Aint nun wrong with a lil pop

[@PeeJaye]

Man if cialah bring this one back I’d be floored

[@tyrellmorris9926]

It would be so cool if they brought that genie uniform back 💙

[@ivorydavis5941]

I love the OG counts .... back in the day Yass...... I think the GG's or the Dolls evolution of milking would be nice to see.

[@geekjanet]

I know this is an older video but what I noticed about the Oatis era was that the girls' form really shined when they got out on that field for halftime. This is why dance evolution is important because now the Settes have the stands on lockdown.

[@raquiraarobinson7664]

Morgan getting skinnnnyyyy I live you look so good 😍😍😍😍😍

[@Militant-Mane]

This is gonna be tea! 😍

[@Militant-Mane]

21:17 is Marquise Loving-Kessee, ‘92-‘93 Captain! She’s Autumn’s step-mom. 💙 Crazy to see how different that count is today.

[@chloeeelovingg]

That’s my Mommy! 😊 I would love to see the full clip from that game. And I’m so glad they modified that count too lol 😅

[@Militant-Mane]

@@chloeeelovingg To be the daughter of a legend is LEGENDARY. 🩵

[@chloeeelovingg]

@@Militant-Mane That is so sweet of you to say!! 💙

[@alexusbrooke]

You are so right about what the counts is gonna look like 15 years are they gonna keep changing them every time 😂 this why its okay bring the old school counts back the ones that cute to bring back not all tho the fans would think its new anyways

[@Dwil4Real]

I loved this video!!! Thanx Morgan!!! Sidenote: I didn't know count 3-6 changed with the hand placements on Mo Dolla's 16 count until now. The first variation is Right, Left, Right, but it changed to Right, Left, Left.

[@alexusbrooke]

I feel like some old school counts needs to come back some didnt need a change but some did regardless if its old thats what made them famous and plus the jsettes has new fans 💙 some of them Didn't even know the old counts they should never move away from some counts not all but its their signature moves 💙💙plus it pay the role in HBCU MAJORETTE DANCE LINES CULTURE

[@jamesjr9216]

I'm definitely here for this!

[@keekeelamar9111]

Lol 😂 19:45 I got my life lol 😂

[@romanhermes_]

I would like to see you do stingettes next

[@nmr3647]

Wish you could have put the years on the screen. I guess bc i want to see my cousin. She was 1990s old school. Her name was Jenice Strong. Afrachanna was also my childhood friend. Just sharing. You videos bring back a lot of memories.

[@nialauren114]

53:54 the clip where you were talking about them hating the scoop is missing. other than that, loved this video. i’ve never really been into Jsettes and i haven’t seen many 80s/90s dance videos of any college team ever aside from a few Doll videos (not many early 2000s either) so this was really nice to see! 💙

[@HeadHunchoNick]

But can we get into the drum majors throwing they lil stands behind the J-settes

[@Missleighcarter]

Oh you ate this! You know I want a Stingettes video!

[@jijiwilson4617]

I think back then they’re definition of form was different so I don’t think saying they didn’t focus on form it’s just not our idea of form

[@MorganDidThat]

Form is form

[@tennisstar2011]

I agree. Clearly they had form because they were all doing it the same. The form just evolved which is the sole purpose of this video lol.

[@Docta_Mike]

I want them to keep the big movements but change the arms back on Genie.

[@Itzzjohnsonn]

That count jenear did with the details Amber kinda did it like her but she was the only one lmao

[@a1errthing]

that count before t-shirt that was “dated”, dom did it in 2015 to tiger of san pedro.

[@Docta_Mike]

Jasma changed to the new wag.

[@paulrandall6780]

Actually, it came about under Nikela. 2002 was like the trial run. In 2003, it is the same version as today. Jasma did have a nasty wag though.

[@Docta_Mike]

That was Aquita with the side ponytail.

[@Militant-Mane]

I need the link to that vid of Afrachanna and the team in Exotica! Clearest footage I’ve seen from ‘98-‘99 and that angle! 😍

[@MorganDidThat]

I’ll see if I can find it again

[@Tristan11406]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvEhHp7YpV6gMU

[@bibbiana4Lyfe]

Feels like the band tempo has sped up over the years

[@Docta_Mike]

We hated the “dated” count back in the day too lol.

[@Tristan11406]

I don’t care for both variations of it 😂

[@geekjanet]

@@Tristan11406 Whaaat, I loved that count.

[@zaire20]

Dom did that count around 23:44 I think but she did it in the auditorium. She had a bob, I think it song had Tiger in it

[@j.black0432]

Tiger of San Pedro ‘15 vs PV

[@j.black0432]

Amber also did it at Homecoming

[@veronicathomas1877]

Stilllll.... #TheeThrill

[@rokeishiarodgers7205]

There is one other count that has evolved that I actually LOVE! Original (First count Morgan J throws) kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJyWp6lun8uFY5o Newer Version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWrJnZZuZsl-g7s at 1 minute and 8 seconds!!!!

[@DCMaleModel]

notice at 21:46 there all together on the turn around count.

[@juststretch179]

Do the stingettes next

[@DanaCooper-wl5yp]

I sooooo love you💙💙💙#theeilove

[@callygirlstewart]

Morgan🧐 I live excellent video💕

[@lancethompson597]

29:04 mark is Aquitta. Also, that was not the original way that count was done. Go look at some videos from around ‘97. They didn’t connect the arms when going around their head.

[@MorganDidThat]

Well I’m not necessarily look for original way Vs how it’s done because some counts been done wayyy before these videos too It’s more of old skill going into new school

[@mandyvianen3001]

So the T-shirt count is a jsettes count

[@kimberlyrichardson4760]

Morgan I swear you get on my nerves lol

[@Docta_Mike]

Yes, Nadia was captain in 2004.

[@Docta_Mike]

I wish you found a video of Jasma do that jump rope arm swing count. She started making that move way bigger.

[@panamanianman1]

It seems like hair was just a prop and not considered a real extension of the body until the 00’s

[@nyriehurd2935]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Docta_Mike]

Not your ovaries lol

[@Kb-mx8lv]

Did J Settes get new girls this year? Or just returning?

[@Docta_Mike]

The 2nd count isn’t even the original version. The original stayed to the front. There is a clip from 98 of the original. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e36zeYavnr2taNk

[@Daboyis2much]

Bring back the side pony

[@MorganDidThat]

Hell no

[@gotohell7338]

Oh no ma’am

[@billionairesdreamz4217]

Hell no

[@shardy2004]

What is the song on 24:22?

[@IMdhatbest123]

U remind me of something- r Kelly

[@klarenejay]

Dolls

[@klarenejay]

@@FinestOfTheSouth what?!! He ask what team we want to see next? , watch the video before commenting.

[@tesslang4161]

Do I see a couple of iterations of Doll Counts?

[@Docta_Mike]

You see counts the Dolls adopted from the Settes.

[@tesslang4161]

@@Docta_Mike or could it be that the JSettes counts have evolved be as detailed as the S.U. Dolls style already was. #JazzHands

[@Docta_Mike]

@@tesslang4161 You have to be young lol, but yeah you right.

[@alexusbrooke]

​​@@tesslang4161no the dolls adopted jsettes counts from their early years of development they adopted many styles and techniques they were the first HBCU MAJORETTE DANCE LINE TO STARTED THE Arm Styling MOVEMENTS THAT THEY ARE THE ORIGINALS OF❤ they laid down the ground work of techniques for all even outside of HBCU MAJORETTE 💙💙💙

[@geekjanet]

The count at 5:32 is an iteration of a Doll count except 7, 8 is different (currently); meanwhile, the count here ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIWnqYSCa69kf68&t ) at the 0:57 mark, the Dolls have a count similar to it.