Modern Jive is a dance style derived from Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock and Roll, Salsa and others, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork - by removing syncopation such as chasse. The term French Jive is occasionally used instead, reflecting the origins of the style. The word modern distinguishes it from ballroom Jive.

Modern Jive is, like many partner dances, traditionally a male-led dance, with the leader indicating moves to the follower via a mixture of visual and verbal signals, and physical leads.