What is jive dancing?

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Renu sundriyal Jive is a lively, energetic partner dance that originated in the United States in the 1930s:
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The jive is a dance style that originated in the United States from African Americans in the early 1930s. The name of the dance comes from the name of a form of African-American vernacular slang, popularized in the 1930s by the publication of a dictionary by Cab Calloway, the famous jazz bandleader and...
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The jive is a dance style that originated in the United States from African Americans in the early 1930s. The name of the dance comes from the name of a form of African-American vernacular slang, popularized in the 1930s by the publication of a dictionary by Cab Calloway, the famous jazz bandleader and singer. read less
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Jive is a lively, fast-paced ballroom dance with upbeat kicks, swings, and quick footwork.
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Jive is a lively, fast-paced ballroom dance with upbeat kicks, swings, and quick footwork.
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