Jitterbug
The Jitterbug is a form of swing dance that is very similar to the Lindy Hop. It's so close that some might call it the same dance. The Jitterbug though, refers to a different styling, and may also refer to the way the white kids danced the Lindy Hop - as if they had been drinking an illegal moonshine called "Jitter juice".
The name of the dance highlights this frenzied movement, where dancers seem to have a case of the jitters. Nowadays, the term Jitterbug can be used to mean different dances in different places, but Lindy Hop still refers to the Savoy Style of dance.
In Action
There's a lot of theatrics in this video but the portion that really highlights the jitterbug starts at 1:29.
How-To Instruction
Songs To Practice To
1. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by Andrews Sisters
2. All Shook Up by Elvis Presley
3. Alley Cat by Bent Fabric
