Modern Jive is a fun and exciting social partner dance, which, in Australia and New Zealand is rapidly following in the footsteps of the UK where it is one of the most popular dance styles. Throughout Australia thousands of people learn this exciting new dance every week with several classes exceeding 100 people.

Modern Jive is successful because it is:

• easy to learn - as the emphasis in teaching is on the upper body movement and as there is no intricate footwork, Modern Jive is instantly accesible for the self-confessed "non-dancer"
• fun - it is ideal for clubs and parties
• social - the Modern Jive teaching method caters to people coming on their own or with friends so partners are not necessary
• music - Modern Jive can be danced to virtually any music from the classic 1950s to the latest chart hits which attracts people from diverse age groups
• diversity - As a direct consequence of Modern Jive's versatility in music it appeals to individuals from very diverse age groups from children to mature adults
• modern/casual - its image relates to the 'man in the street', it is not perceived as a ballroom dance but a party dance for any occasion.