What is Jive?
Q: What is Jive?
A: Jive is a dance, one of the five International Latin ballroom dances, that originated in the United States from African-Americans in the early 1940s.
Q: How does Jive differ from earlier forms of Swing dance?
A: Jive is a lively and uninhibited variation of the earlier forms of Swing dance such as the Jitterbug.
Q: What is the tempo for Jive in competition?
A: In competition, Jive is danced in 4/4 time, and at a speed of 44 bars per minute.
Q: What is the difference between Jive and Rock 'n Roll?
A: Jive differs from Rock 'n Roll because it has a syncopated chassé.
Q: How are the steps in Jive counted?
A: Steps in Jive are counted 1, 2, 3 & 4, with 3 & 4 as the chassé.
Q: What makes Jive a lively dance?
A: Jive is a lively dance because of its fast tempo and uninhibited movements.
Q: Who originally created Jive?
A: Jive was created by African-Americans in the United States in the early 1940s.
