This dance originated with the Negroes in the South East of USA, where it had an affinity with the war dances of the Seminole Indians in Florida One reference suggests that the Negroes copied it from the Indians
International competitive Swing dance with elements of the Lindy Hop and Jitterbug Characterized by uptempo single time music danced with triple steps done primarily on the toes with very lively movement
{i} swing music, fast and lively form of jazz; lively dancing performed to swing music; jargon spoken by jazz musicians; empty talk, idle conversation, foolish chatter, nonsense (Slang)