What is the difference between swing/jive and jitterbugging or ballroom dancing?

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Swing A dance with many variations that originated in the 1920s and is often performed to swing, "In the Mood", "Sing, Sing, Sing", and "Mack the Knife". Jitterbug A term that can refer to a swing dance aficionado or a dance style that's acrobatic and incorporates Charleston variations, splits,...
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Swing A dance with many variations that originated in the 1920s and is often performed to swing, "In the Mood", "Sing, Sing, Sing", and "Mack the Knife". Jitterbug A term that can refer to a swing dance aficionado or a dance style that's acrobatic and incorporates Charleston variations, splits, somersaults, and twirls.Jitterbug was popular in the early 1940s and is often performed to swing and boogie-woogie. Jive A lively dance style that originated in the United States in the early 20th century and is closely linked to swing and rock and roll music.Jive is characterized by fast-paced rhythms, high-energy movements, and a triple-step pattern.It incorporates elements from Latin dances, such as salsa, swing, and tango. Ballroom dancing An international Latin dance that includes jive read less
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