Jive (dance)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jive-dance

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the dance classification?International Standard ballroom dance and social swing dance
2. What is the geographic origin?United States
3. What is the Jive dance?The Jive is a fast, energetic dance that started in the 1930s in the United States. It was created by African American culture and is known for its quick footwork and lively style.
4. Why is the Jive called "Jive"?The word comes from African American slang that was popularized by jazz singer Cab Calloway. It reflects the everyday language and expressive culture of the dance’s creators.

African American Vernacular English (AAVE): A distinct dialect of English spoken by many African Americans, with unique vocabulary and grammar.
Syncopation: A rhythmic effect produced by stressing or accenting normally unstressed beats in a piece of music.