the jitterbug was initially called "the jump." true false
History · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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False. The jitterbug was not initially called "the jump." It originated as a kind of swing dance in the early 20th century, influenced by various dances such as the Charleston, the Lindy Hop, and the shag. The term "jitterbug" is said to come from the phrase "jittery bugs" or from the alcohol-induced shakes known as "the jitters." The name "jitterbug" was popularized by Cab Calloway and other swing era musicians.