Jive is a Lively, Fun, Energetic Party Dance from the U.S.A It originated in the United States, hitting its first wave of popularity during World War II. It was recognized as a much more energetic version of the Jitterbug, which was already well known as a swing dance style.The U.S. soldiers during the war danced the Jive in Europe and it caught on as a major trend there, especially among the younger generations. There it became known as Boogie-Woogie, and eventually the term “Jive” became universal. In 1968 it was adopted as the fifth Latin dance in International competitions.

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Today the Jive is danced around the world in professional competitions in the International Style Latin division.