Modern jive (sometimes called French jive) is a relatively new phenomenon that has only been going since 1980, mainly in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. It has many of the qualities of the jitterbug brought from the States during the war but without the foot steps! It is easy to learn and can be used for much of the modern music that is about today as well as rock'n'roll and swing etc.

The many organisations that promote it have basically the same formula: total beginners lesson, followed by short free-style (anyone dances with anyone), followed by intermediate class, followed by longer free style. You don't take lessons to learn modern jive, they are an integral part of the evening and everybody dances with everybody - you need not bring a partner - and a beginner will not find their first time too difficult. More...

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