What is the difference between swing/jive and jitterbugging or ballroom dancing?

Renu sundriyal 

Swing A general term for a variety of partner dances performed to swing music, including Balboa and Shag. There are many variations of swing dance, including East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing Jitterbug A general term for swing dancing, often used interchangeably with the Lindy Hop. Jitterbug can also include elements of other swing dances, like the Charleston, East Coast Swing. Jive A lively swing dance that originated in African American clubs in the 1940s. Jive is characterized by fast-paced rhythms, high-energy movements, and a strong partner connection. It's performed to big band music and incorporates elements from salsa, swing, and tango Ballroom dancing A coordinated partner dance performed to a predetermined step pattern. Ballroom dancing emphasizes posture and technique, and can be performed competitively.

Renu sundriyal 

Swing A general term for a variety of partner dances performed to swing music, including Balboa and Shag. There are many variations of swing dance, including East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing Jitterbug A general term for swing dancing, often used interchangeably with the Lindy Hop. Jitterbug can also include elements of other swing dances, like the Charleston, East Coast Swing. Jive A lively swing dance that originated in African American clubs in the 1940s. Jive is characterized by fast-paced rhythms, high-energy movements, and a strong partner connection. It's performed to big band music and incorporates elements from salsa, swing, and tango Ballroom dancing A coordinated partner dance performed to a predetermined step pattern. Ballroom dancing emphasizes posture and technique, and can be performed competitively.