Jive evolved from the popular American dances of the 1930’s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Rock “n” Roll etc. Eventually all of these styles of dance would be coupled under the Hat of “Jive”, but in the 1940’s a combination of these styles was given the name “Ji
DurationJive evolved from the popular American dances of the 1930’s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Shag, Rock “n” Roll etc. Eventually all of these styles of dance would be coupled under the Hat of “Jive”, but in the 1940’s a combination of these styles was given the name “Jive” and the dance was born.
During World War II American G.I’s took the dance to Europe where it soon became very popular, especially among the young. It was new, fresh, and exciting. It was adapted by the French and became very popular in Britain and eventually in 1968 it was adopted as the fifth Latin dance in International competitions.
The modern form of ballroom jive is a very happy and boppy dance, with many flicks & kicks. The Jive music is written in 4/4 time and should be played at a tempo of about 38 – 44 bars per minute. A spot dance not moving along the Line of Dance.
Relaxed, springy action is the basic characteristic of the International Style Jive with lots of flicks and kicks in the advanced style. Give us a call at Fred Astaire Dance Studios, and get started today with our special introductory offer, just for new students!
Ballroom dance can be enjoyed socially and in dance competitions, and is sometimes referred to as “partnership dancing”, because it is a type of dance that requires a dance partner.
Ballroom dancing originated in the 16th century from dances held in the royal courts. There’s also evidence of influence from folk dances of the era – for example, the Waltz began as an 18th century Austrian folk dance.
Jive is an energetic dance, with plenty of knee-lifting, bending, and rocking of the hips. The fastest of the Latin dances, Jive incorporates lots of kicks and flicks and an even twirling of the woman. The feet are well-controlled under the body with the knees close together.
This dance is the European version of East Coast swing and Jitterbug. Six and eight count patterns make up this dance, as in East Coast swing but it is quite bouncy with very sharp kicks and flicks. Unlike East Coast swing, Jive is danced to faster tempo swing music and is meant for competitive sty...
Jive Dance Classes are offered by Conservatory of Dance for all ages and skill level. We have dance trips from Europe to Hawaii, We have social parties to meet others with the same interest and most important, leave the real world at the door and get ready for the time of your life.
Get ready to move, move, move as this is the fastest of the Latin ballroom dances! Jive originated in the United States by the African American culture, influenced by Boogie, Lindy and Rock & Roll
Jive Dance Classes are offered by Kings Dance Studio. At Kings Dance Studio we teach everyone from kids to adults. It's never too late to learn to dance.
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