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PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS
SUBJECT CODE : PE 002
MODULE NO. : 7
WEEK : 10
TOPIC OR LESSON : Social Dances
SUB-TOPIC/S : Definition of terms, style, and examples of social dances/
Ballroom dance and International dance sport
OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC
Social dances are usually done to introduce people with one another
during a formal social gathering or to welcome guest to a social gathering. Many
of the social dances like polka and mazurka started as folk dance while some were
deliberately designed for its purpose, such as the waltz, regoudon and polonaise
(Nimor, 2006).
Social dancing is believed to have existed since the beginning of human
society in some forms. Its original forms may have been simply a group dance for
pleasure or recreation. Most group dances were originally ceremonial rites
grouped around three basic aspects of human existence: food supply, sexual
impulse, and relationship with the spirit.
International dances are a catchall term for the competitive versions of
ballroom dances. There are two main categories: International Standard, which
includes the tango and the Viennese waltz; and International Latin, which includes
the Rumba, the Paso Doble and the Cha-Cha.
Dance sport is a competitive form of ballroom dancing. It is done in front of
judges, in the form of dance that is required of the competitors. This can be
everything from the waltz to the slow foxtrot. There are different categories for age
and skill level.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Recall
2. Quiz
3. Recitation
4. Reflection
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the unit, the students must have:
1. developed a more active interest in performing social dancing;
2. gained better understanding of the basic principles of leading and following
in ballroom dancing; and,
3. appreciate ballroom dancing through picture/video clips and musical
accompaniment.
ENGAGE
Activity 1: Let’s Recall!
Directions: From the picture presented, answer the following questions:
What can you say about social dance or ballroom
dance?
Among the social dances you have learned in high
school, which of them is your favorite and your most
unforgettable social dance? Why?
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Activity 2: Let’s Get Ready to Jumble!
Directions: Re-arrange the jumbled letters to form the correct word related to
common social dance terminologies.
1. A transfer of weight from the ball of one foot to the other foot.
ALBL ANECHG - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. The official name given to competitive ballroom dancing.
ACNDE OPRTSS - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. An effective communication of intended actions by the leader with the
leader’s own body movements and through one or more physical or visual
connections to the follower.
INLDEAG - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. A standardized step pattern that, together with the other patterns constitute
the dance.
URIGFE - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. A choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a
group of people dance in one or more lines or rows, all facing either each
other or in the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time. .
NLEI ACNDE - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
6. Composed of three changes of weight with a close on the second and may
be performed sideward or forward.
EHASCS - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. A combination of two or more patterns or movements.
GAMAMATIOLAN - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
8. A varied or more advanced pattern than the corresponding basic figure,
which still contains the same as figure or pattern.
ATIOAVRIN - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. Frequently used to mean the same as figure or pattern.
TESP - ___ ___ ___ ___
10. Standing directly in front of your partner only being a few inches apart and to
show how the leader and the follower hold each other.
ACNDE SIOTPNIO - ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
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EXPLORE
Activity 3: Read to Discover!
Directions: Read comprehensively the following and answer the guide questions
below.
Social dance or ballroom dance is a formal social dancing for couples,
where one person leads and the other follows the steps. It is popular both as a
recreational and competitive activity. The word “ball” is from the Latin word
ballare, which means dance.
Two Styles of Social Dances:
1. Standard dances are smooth, flowing ballroom dances that move around the
entire dance floor in a counterclockwise movement.
➢ Foxtrot – it is an elegant dance whose objective is to travel smoothly around
the dance floor.
➢ Waltz – it is a smooth, progressive dance that travels around the line of
dance, characterized by its “rise and fall” action. It includes a step, a slide,
and a step in ¾ time. It is also considered by some as the “mother of present-
day dances” and the “backbone dance” of the ballroom.
➢ Tango – it is a sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America
during the early 20th century. The word “tango” may be an African term for
“closed space” or “reserved ground” or it may be from the Latin verb
tanguere which means “to touch”.
➢ Viennese Waltz – it is the first ballroom dance to be performed in the closed
hold position. It is danced about twice as fast as the waltz and is a rotary
dance where dancers are continually turning either in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction and placing change steps at intervals to shift
direction of rotation (reverse).
➢ Box Step – this pattern resembles a box. The partners perform opposite
movements. When the lead moves forward, the follower moves backward.
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➢ Quick Step – it is an up-and-down, rise and fall swinging motion performed
at a fast pace. Music used for quickstep is usually jazz or swing with a brisk
tempo.
2. Latin dances stay in one place on the dance floor, they are energetic dances
and reflect the shift in rhythm of the music being danced to.
➢ Cha Cha Cha – it is a derivative of the mambo and also a stepchild of the
swing. It is danced with a triple step and a bread and check.
➢ Jive – originating in the US, this dance was influenced by the boogie, rock n
roll, African/American swing, and Lindy Hop. It is a very happy, boppy,
energetic dance with plenty of knee-lifting, bending and rocking of hips.
➢ Samba – it is one of the five international Latin dances developed in Brazil
during the 19th century. It is considered the dance of celebration and joy.
In Brazil, a samba dancer is called a sambista.
➢ Paso doble – it originated in southern France. The dance is lively and
dramatic with long full steps and forceful movements. It is like a preparation
for battle and success in combat, just like the bullfights that inspired it.
➢ Rumba – considered the sexiest of the ballroom dances, the rumba tells the
story of love and passion between a strong man and a teasing woman.
Holds and Body Positions:
1. Butterfly - A facing position, somewhat apart from each other. Lead hands and
trail hands are joined at shoulder height. The elbows are up and out. A couple
can be in "Butterfly Banjo" (left side lead) or "Butterfly Sidecar" (right side lead).
In each of these two cases, the next step would be outside partner.
2. Closed - Standard dance position, facing partner, slightly offset to the left, lower
bodies together, upper bodies apart, both looking left. The man’s right hand is
just below her left shoulder blade and her left hand is on his upper right arm. His
left hand is out to his left and about at shoulder height and is holding her right
hand.
3. Facing – partners facing each other, R and L hands joined, comfortably above
waist level.
4. Fallaway - A step backward in Semi-Closed Position.
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5. Fan - A left open position; that is, the man's left hand joins the lady's right, and
the lady is to the man's left, but they are not side by side but at an angle. He
faces one way (e.g. wall), and she faces ninety degrees to that (e.g.
reverse). The two bodies make a kind of "L." Her right foot is extended forward
without weight; his left foot is extended to the side without weight.
6. Promenade – man facing front and travelling sideways. Characteristically V -
shape in which the woman is turned slightly to her right. Contact is retained on
man’s right side and woman’s left side.
7. Open Facing - Facing each other but apart, man's right hand and lady's left
joined. Man's left and lady's right arms are extended to the side. In Left Open
Facing Position, man's left hand and lady's right are joined.
8. Shadow - Partners facing the same direction, one (usually the man) to the left
and a little behind the other. A common mistake is to get too far to the side
and maybe almost even with each other—hip-to-hip. Actually, the woman
should be located where she would be in closed position, on his right hip, but
she is turned around. Hand positions are not specified in shadow, but often left
hands are joined and the man's right hand is comfortably on her back or at her
waist above her right hip. This position might more specifically be called
Woman’s Shadow. The man is "shadowing" the woman.
9. Varsouvienne - The partners face the same direction, the man behind the lady
and to her left. He holds her left hand in his left slightly in front and above her
shoulder. His right arm passes behind her shoulders, and his right hand holds her
right, again to the side and above her shoulder.
10. Wrapped - Man stands behind and slightly to the left of the woman. She crosses
her right arm over her left in front of her body. He holds her right hand in his left.
His right arm passes behind her, and he holds her left in his right at her right
hip. A kind of Shadow.
Guide Questions:
• What can you say about the two styles of social dances?
• Among the different styles of social dances, which of them do you find
more interesting to dance? Explain your answer.
• Do you think you can execute properly the different holds and basic
positions? Why?
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EXPLAIN
Activity 4: Test your Understanding!
Directions: Briefly explain the following statements about social dances:
Social dancing helps to increased sense of well-being, build social
1
connections and social skills
Moving according to the rhythm allows you to burn calories without going
2
through some strenuous routine
Ballroom dancing can be an excellent way to enhance memory, alertness,
3
focus and concentration.
Social dancing is a way to stay physically fit and develop the stamina to
4
perform everyday activities productively
5 All the styles of social dances helps to bring about an overall better posture
Rubrics for the Activity:
5 4 3 2 1
Expert Proficient Approaching Developing Beginning
Proficiency
• Relevance to the topic
• Clarity of ideas and
reasoning
• Quality of structure (style,
choice of words, etc.)
• Grammar Usage and
Technicality
• Originality
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ELABORATE
Activity 5: Know Your Body Positions!
In social dance, it is important to know your dance position and the
connection between you and your partner. Before you can move as one, lightly
and smoothly around the floor, the gentleman's lead clear and unambiguous, and
the lady's follow responsive and precise, you have to get into positio n and be
connected.
Directions: Below are the holds and body positions in social dance. Identify the
correct body positions of the following picture.
Holds and body positions:
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
4. ___________________________
5. ___________________________
6. ___________________________
7. ___________________________
8. ___________________________
9. ___________________________
10. ___________________________
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EVALUATE
Activity 6: Time to Reflect!
Directions: Complete the following statements to help you reflect and assess your
own learning about the topic or lesson on this module:
1. I learned that ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
2. I want to learn more about ___________________________________________
because ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
3. I find _________________________________________ interesting because
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
REFERENCES
• Apolonia, et.al. (2017). Dance for Life, pages 33-41
• Antonio, et.al. (2017). Physical Education and Health 3, Chapter II,
Social Dance
• https://www.dreamstime.com/latin-american-ballroom-dances-waltz-
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• https://www.elitedancestudio.net/blogs/whats-the-difference-
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• https://ballroomdancers.com/Learning_Center/Technique/Dance_Posit
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• https://dancesportplace.com/benefits-of-social-dancing/
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• https://www.ballroomdream.com/2021/03/06/3-amazing-benefits-of-
ballroom-dancing-for-all-ages
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• http://www.haroldsears.com/dance/articles/position.html
• http://www.thedancestoreonline.com/ballroom-dance-
instruction/partner-positions-dance-lesson.htm
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