Quarter 2
Physical
Education
Week 1-4
Social
Dances and
At the end of this lesson, you should able to
state one’s own fitness goal ; recognize the
nature and background of social dances; relate
social dances and dance mixer in promoting
physical fitness; undertake physical fitness
assessment; perform the basic dance steps in
Cha, cha, cha and Waltz; and perform
appropriate first aid for injuries and emergency
situations in physical activity and dance
settings, and appreciate the importance of
social dances and dance mixer through creating
personal social dancing program and eight
week dancercise journal with the family.
BALLROOM DANCING is a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed
both socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance
and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film,
and television.
SOCIAL DANCING is a NON-COMPETITIVE DANCESPORT is another name for
version of ballroom and Latin dancing. It is comprised COMPETITIVE ballroom dancing. To dancers from
of all the same dances, like Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, or other genres, like me, it seems like a strange concept
Cha-Cha, but designed to be used in practical settings —after all, dance is a performing art, a form of self-
like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business expression and a means to entertain an audience.
functions, or informal gatherings. That doesn't seem to gel with the word "sport".
Ballroom dances are classified into two major classification:
1. LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
• It can be determined through the costume
worn by the performing.
• It is revealing, tight-fitting, sexy and
sophisticated in nature.
• It can be performed in an open or close hold.
It can also be easily determined by the nature
of the movement. The movement shows
rhythmic expression, sensual, and spicy style.
Ballroom dances are classified into two major classification:
2. MODERN STANDARD DANCES
• The performers wear ankle-length gowns
for females and coat-and-tie for males.
• Most of the time, they perform close
ballroom position. However, if it is
dancesport, it is strict to do close ballroom
position.
Dance etiquette is a set
of guidelines that help
DANCE
FLOOR
DEMEANOR/
learners navigate the
BEHAVIOR
social dimensions of NO-FAULT
DANCING
WHAT TO
WEAR
dancing. It is essential
DANCE
for them to maximize ETIQUETTE
how to go about the ON THE PERSONAL
process of social FLOOR GROOMING
dancing and have an ASKING
FOR A
enjoyable dancing DANCE
experience
DON’Ts IN TERMS OF OUTFITS and DANCE SHOES:
• Avoid wearing sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole. It can
stick to the dance floor during turns and spins and it can cause knee
and ankle injuries. Always wear a pair of dance shoes.
• Do not use sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. It is unpleasant
touch your sweaty skin.
• Do not use shaggy, loose, low armpit upper shirt. Your partner’s hand
may get caught in the baggy sleeves.
• Do not use big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklaces and big
belt buckles. It may cause injury like scratches and bruises when your
partner’s clothing caught it.
• Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail because it might get
caught in the partner’s hands or may even hit your partner’s face.
For
Men
Formal Latin Semi-Formal
For
Women
Formal Latin Semi-Formal
On the Dance Floor
Line of While on the Be polite
Direction Floor Accompany
Thank or your partner
Counter Avoid colliding Compliment back to her seat
clockwise with other pairs your partner
How to ask someone to dance
1.Established visual contact.
2.Extend your left hand, palm up
(slightly above waist level) to your
potential dance partner and offer her
your hand.
3.Ask her one of these phrases: "Would
you like to dance?" "May I have this
dance" etc.
DEMEANOR / BEHAVIOR
• Be personable, smile and make eye contact with
partner.
• Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it’s
not your personal style.
• Dance at the level of your partner
• If you don’t know the dance, be honest, refuse
promptly if asked to dance.
• No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your
partner
• Do not cut other dancers off.
NO-FAULT DANCING
• Never blame a partner for missed
execution of figures
• Dance to the level of your partner
• The show must go on, say “sorry” to your
partner if something went wrong
SEATWORK
Write the letter which corresponds to the correct
answer.
1. Which does not belong to the group?
a. Wear appropriate dancing attire
b. Insist on executing difficult dance steps including
aerial combinations with your partner
c. Ask someone promptly if you wish to dance with
him or her
d. Always follow counterclockwise as line of
direction social dancing
SEATWORK
Write the letter which corresponds to the correct
answer.
2. Aside from fitness, which of the following can
be developed if one engages in social dancing
activities?
a. respect
b. sense of community
c. courtesy
d. all of them
SEATWORK
Write the letter which corresponds to the correct
answer.
3. It is the general term that pertains to
the DOs and DON’Ts in social dancing.
a. behavior
b. character
c. dance demeanor
d. dance etiquette
SEATWORK
Write the letter which corresponds to the correct
answer.
4. Which of the following is the best attire
for males in Modern Standard Dances?
a. black/white shirt
b. black/white long sleeves
c. black/white sweatshirt
d. coat and tie
SEATWORK
Write the letter which corresponds to the correct
answer.
5. In social dancing, a male lead while a
female follows. What values can be
developed in such training?
a. leadership
b. obedience
c. respect
d. all of them
SLOW WALTZ
Basic Ballroom
Hand Positions
1. Couple Position
2. Conversation Position
3. Escort Position
4. Facing Position
5. Shoulder Waist Position
6. Star Position
7. Close Ballroom Dance Position
8. Open Social Ballroom Dance Position
9. Left Parallel
10. Wrap Position
Basic Name of Step Step Pattern Countin
Step g
1 Close Change L-Fw (with the heel), R-Sw (with the toes), L-C 1,2,3
to R (with the toes of both feet together and
down)
L-Fw (with the heel), R-Sw (with the toes), L-C
to R (with the toes of both feet together and
down)
2 3 Step Turn R-Sw, R-C to L (Pivoting halfway R), R-in place 1,2,3
(Pivoting R halfway R), L-Sw, R-C to L, L in
place
1,2,3
3 Natural Turn R-Fw (with the heel), L-Fw (with a quarter turn
R, on toes), R-C to L (feet then down), L-Sw
(with the heel), R-quarter Bw R (Feet together
and down)
1,2,3
4 Box Step L-Fw (with the heel), R-Sw (with the toes), L-C
to R (with the toes of both feet together and
COMBINATION MALE FEMALE
S
Start with R-
Natural Turn Fw
Start with L-Bw
Start with R-
Box Step Fw
Start with L-Bw
Start with R-
Close Change Fw
Start with L-Bw
COMBINATION MALE FEMALE
S
Start with R-
Natural Turn Fw
Start with L-Bw
Start with R-
Box Step Fw
Start with L-Bw
Start with R-
Close Change Fw
Start with L-Bw
Assessment
Identify the step/turn being describe in each item.
1.
2.
Identify the step/turn being describe in each item.
3.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
4. Which of the following is the correct
counting for waltz?
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1 and 2
d. 1 and 2 and 3
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
5. Which of the following is the
standard hand position for waltz?
a. b. c.
CHA CHA CHA
Basic Name of Step Step Pattern Countin
Step g
1 Weight Transfer R-Bw, L-Fw 1,2
(Rock Step)
L-Fw, R-Bw
2 Chasse’ or Chase R-Fw, L-C to R, R-Fw 1 and 2
Step
L- Bw, B-C to L, L-Bw
3 Alemana Turn L-Fw (Pivot Halfway Turn R), R-Fw (Pivot 1,2
Halfway Turn R) leading to a Chasse L
Bw
4 New York Step Step L across R in Front, Step R in Place, 1, 2, 1 and
2
Chasse L Sw, Step R over L in Front, Chasse R
Sw
Step R across L in Front, Step L in Place,
Step
Step Pattern
Pattern Countin
Countin
Name
Name of
of Step
Step
gg
11.
11. R-Bw,
R-Bw, L-Fw
L-Fw 1,2
1,2
______________
______________
L-Fw,
L-Fw, R-Bw
R-Bw
12.
12. ___________ or R-Fw,
___________ or R-Fw, L-C
L-C to
to R,
R, R-Fw
R-Fw 13.
13.
Chase
Chase Step
Step ________
________
L-
L- Bw,
Bw, B-C
B-C to
to L,
L, L-Bw
L-Bw
14.
14. ____________
____________ L-Fw (Pivot Halfway Turn L), R-Fw (Pivot 1,2
1,2
Halfway Turn R) leading to a Chasse L Bw
15.
15. Step
Step LL across
across R
R in
in Front,
Front, Step
Step R
R in
in Place,
Place, Chasse
Chasse LL 1,
1, 2,
2, 11 and
and 22
______________
______________ Sw,
Sw, Step
Step RR over
over LL in
in Front,
Front, Chasse
Chasse RR Sw
Sw
