Jive dancing originated in African-American communities in the southeastern U.S. Some believe that the earliest form of jive was a Seminole war dance, which slaves witnessed and copied, while others suggest that jive originated in African social dances passed down through generations. The dance takes its name from the popular jazz slang term "jive," a variant on the West African word "jev," which means "to speak disparagingly."

"Ballroom Jive" is the UK name for the specific competition style of Jitterbug developed by the dance-teaching establishment. Characterised by a 'chassis' from side to side and a back replace, this style accentuates the pumping action of the knees, as dancers shift their weight in the chassis. Included as the "American" part of the "Latin & American Dance Categories", it is widely danced today. Simplified versions are taught all over as basic Jitterbug, or as East Coast Swing triple swing.

Jive is a dance style that originated in the United States from African-Americans in the early 1930s. It was originally presented to the public as 'Jive' in 1934 by Cab Calloway. It is a lively and uninhibited variation of the Jitterbug, a form of Swing dance.

Jive dance developed alongside jazz and swing music, and it shares an upbeat tempo with these musical forms. Jive is danced in 4/4 time and is characterized by jittery, syncopated movements. Because of its quickness and loose, bouncy quality, the dance faced criticism for being "vulgar" when it first ascended to popularity. By the late 1940s, however, the dance was considered mainstream.
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• Timing: 4/4
• Tempo: 104 beats per minute
• Accent: On the 4th beat of each bar
• Competition: 1,5 - 2 minutes
• Rise and Fall: Nil



The basic step (Jive Basic) is a six beat pattern, comprising eight weight changes. Leader: Normally the male Counts 1&2 - Chasse to the left (Triple step) Counts 3&4 - Chasse to the right Counts 5 6 - Rock step: left foot step back, right foot The follower's steps are mirrored. Normally the female


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	BRONZE	SILVER	GOLD
	Swing Basic	Kick Ball Change
	Throwaway	Underarm Turns with Hand Change
	Closing Links	Hesitation
	Underarm to Left & Right	Back Shuffle
	Four Kicks	Whip & Underarm Turns Left & Right
	Change of Hands	American Spins
	Whip Throwaway	Rolling of the Arm
	Wind Mill	Spin Whips
	Stop & Go	Toe Heel Swivels

	BRONZE	SILVER	GOLD
	Chasses Left to Right	Whip Throwaway	Simple Spin
	Basic In Place	Stop & GO	Chicken Walks
	Fallaway Rock	Windmill	Curly Whip
	Fallaway Rock	Spanish Arms	Toe Heel Swivels
	Link & Link Rock	Rolling of the Arms	Flicks into Breaks
	Change of Place (L-R) (R-L)	Reverse Whip	Change of Place with Ladys Spin
	Chane of Hands Behind the back		Overturned Change of Places
	American Spin
	The Walks
	The Whip
	Kick Ball Change