Jive

Jive Dance Lessons in Houston For Adults & Kids.

Jive

The Jive is a lively and energetic dance that originated in the United States in the 1930’s and 1940’s, primarily influenced by African American and Caribbean dance styles, and swing and jazz music. It is part of the swing dance family and is characterized by its fast-paced and upbeat tempo. The Jive is danced to music with a 4/4 time signature and is known for its lively and swinging rhythm. The music often features a fast tempo, making the Jive a high-energy dance. The Jive includes a variety of fast footwork, kicks, and flicks.

The dance has a playful and bouncy feel, with the basic step involving quick steps and triple steps, and dancers often incorporating dynamic kicks, flicks, hops, and jumps into this dance. The Jive is characterized by its energetic and exuberant nature. Dancers maintain a compact and lively frame, and the movements are often playful and fun.

Dance Styles

At Dance Latin America, we offer the best dance classes in Houston. Our dance lessons are offered in a variety of dance styles including Smooth, Latin, and Rhythm. The following list describes the different dance styles that we teach in our dance lessons.

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Jive Dance Lessons for Adults & Kids

Dance Latin America teaches Houston dance lessons to adults & kids of all ages. We specialize in creating personalized dance classes, so that you can fully utilize your abilities and develop new skills to achieve your goals at your own pace. We have couples dance lessons, wedding dance lessons, dance lessons for competitive dancers and more! Let us know what your favorite dance styles are, and we’ll help you learn and polish your dancing skills. Get in touch with us to start dancing!

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