I think different people are going to have different ideas about what Modern Jive is. Personally I think it's a mixture of styles and influences from other forms of dancing based around a rock n' roll foundation.
People dance in different styles and ways, so therefore there can not be a right or wrong way of doing things (with a few small exceptions ie, gripping etc).
My opinion is that the follow should not have to step or weight shift on every beat at all. There should be times for pauses etc. Of course it all depends on style etc.
Taking your first move as an example and another thread about a rhonda the first move could be done with a rhonda over two /three beats.
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