Ballroom and Social Dances

Objectives:
1.Discuss the nature of the different
types of ballroom dances.(Standard}
2. Perform the basic steps of Ballroom
dances.(Standard)
3. Recognize the different etiquette
protocol and safety in the use of
facilities
 BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCES
BALLROOM DANCING is a formal social
dancing for couples, where one person
leads and the others follows the steps.
It is popular both as a recreational and a
comparative activity.
• The word “ball” is from the Latin word ballare,
which means dance.
• There are two main types of ballroom dances,
Standard dances and Latin dances.
 STANDARD DANCES
• Standard dances are
smooth, flowing ballroom
dances that move around
the entire dance floor in a
counter clockwise
movement.
5 Examples of Ballroom (Standard)

• 1. Foxtrot
• 2. Waltz
• 3. Tango
• 4. Viennese Waltz
• 5. Quick step
 1. FOXTROT
•It is an elegant dance
whose objective is to
travel smoothly around
the dance floor.
•Slow,slow,quick,quick
 Basic Foxtrot steps
Man’s steps
Walk forward with the LF. (slow)
Walk forward with the RF, (slow)
Step with the LF, (quick)
Close forward with the LF. (quick)
Lady’s steps
Walk back with the RF, (slow)
Walk back with the LF, (slow)
Side step with the RF, (quick)
Close the LF next to the RF, (quick)
 2.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. “mother of present-
day dances” and the “backbone
dance” of the ballroom.
 Basic Waltz Steps
• Man’s steps
1. Step forward with the LF
2. Step forward with the RF, So that the RF is parallel to the LF
3. Bring the LF to the RF.
4. Step back with the RF
5. Step back with the LF, so that the LF is parallel to the RF
6. Bring the RF to the LF
• Lady’s steps
1. Step back with the RF
2. Step back with the LF, So that the LF is parallel to the RF
3. Bring the RF to the LF.
4. Step forward with the LF
5. Step forward with the RF, so that the RF is parallel to the LF
6. Bring the LF to the RF
 3.TANGO
• It is a sensual ballroom dance that
originated in South America during
the early 20th century.
• “tango” may be an African term for
“close space” or “reserved ground,”
or it may be from the Latin verb
tanguere which means “to touch.”
 Basic steps of Tango
• For both parties, remember this: slow, slow, quick, quick, slow. But for the
leader, here's your five steps:
– Forward with your left
– Forward with your right
– Forward with left
– To the right with your right
– Feet together, moving left to meet right. That's it! Repeat!
• For the partner following (you're just mirroring):
– Backward with your right
– Backward with your left
– Backward with your right
– To the left with your left
– Feet together, moving right to meet left. Ta da! Repeat!
•
4.VIENNESE WALTZ
• It is the first ballroom dance to be
performed in the closed hold position. It
is danced about twice as first as the waltz
and is a rotary dance where dancers are
continually turning either in a clockwise
or counter clockwise direction.
 Basic Steps of Viennese Waltz
Man’s steps
1. Step the LF forward
2. Step the RF sideward
3. Step the LF close to the RF
4. Step the RF back forward
5. Step the LF sideward
6. Step the RF close to the LF
Lady’s steps
1. Step the RF backward
2. Step the LF sideward
3. Step the RF close to the LF
4. Step the LF front backward
5. Step the RF sideward
6. Step the LF close to the RF
 5.QUICK STEP
• It is an up-and-down, rise-and-fall swinging
motion performed at a fast pace. Distinctive
quicksteps include the following;
• Rise and fall, lockstep, natural hairpin, running
finish, outside change, chasse and hover
corte. Music used for quick step is usually jazz
or swing with a brisk tempo. It is a little faster
than brisk walking, although it seems much
faster for beginners
 Basic Quick steps
1. Begin in a closed position
2. Step forward with your RF,(slow)
3. Step to the left with your LF, then slide your RF to
close with your LF, (quick)
4. Step to the left again with your LF (quick)
5. Step backward with your RF, (slow)
6. Step to the left with your LF, then slide your RF to
close with your LF. (quick)
7. Step to left with your LF, (quick)
 LATIN DANCES
• These 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.
 1. CHA-CHA-CHA
• It is a derivative of the mambo and also a
step child of the swing. It is danced with
a triple step and break and check. Cha-
cha-cha is passionate, energetic, lively
and flirtatious.
• The timing is 2,3,4, and 1 (full beat on 2,
full beat on 3, half beat on 4, and half
beat and full beat on 1).
 2. 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, hoppy, energetic
dance with plenty of knee lifting,
bending, rocking, and rocking of hips.
 3. SAMBA
• It is one of the five international
Latin dances developed in Brazil
th
during the 19 century.
• It is considered the dance of
celebration and joy. In Brazil, a
samba dancer is called sambista.
 4. 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 bull
fights that inspired it. The male dancer
represents the matador who is confidently
and proudly entering the ring. The female
dancer represents the matador’s cape which is
whipped around with graceful elegance.
 5. 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.
 BALLROOM DANCE ETIQUETTE
• Although this etiquette is prescribed for Standard
dances, this can certainly be used in any other
dances
ASKING FOR A DANCE
• MAN
• Traditional etiquette requires that man ask the
woman for a dance.This is easy for the man
where he is with friends; he can establish eye
contact followed by a smile and an extended
hand.
• However it may not be that easy for him when he
is in a new environment. In this case he can ask
the following questions;
• May I have this dance?
• Care to dance?
• Would you like to dance?
• LADY
• Today woman should feel equally comfortable
asking for the dance
 DECLINING A DANCE REQUEST
• MAN a man’s dance requests maybe
declined; this is a normal and he must
not take it againts the lady. Some women
feel comfortable dancing only with
friends and they might have to take their
time before warning up to strangers and
being confident enough to dance with
them.
 LADY
• Declining a dance request can be
seen as rejection and it might be
harsh for some men.
• However, if it is necessary, a lady can
do it politely by saying that she
needs to rest or she is not familiar
with the dance.
 ENTERING THE DANCE
FLOOR
MAN
The man should escort the
lady to a spot or the dance
floor when it is safe to dance
and they are not interfering
with other dancing couple.
 LADY
• The lady should allow the man to
lead her to the dance floor. She
must communicate if any request
or suggestions prior to dancing.
Also if she finds a better spot to
dance, she can take the man’s
hand and direct him there
SHARING THE DANCE FLOOR
• The man must take care of the lady
and make sure she does bump into
other dancers. He should keep his
moves simple and should adapt to
his partner’s dancing skills. He should
always be prepared to change the
direction of his dancing patterns to
avoid congested areas.
 LADY
• The lady should minimize styling
on crowded floor. She should
serve as the eye on the back of
her partner’s head when needed,
and take small steps. She should
also adapt to her partner’s
dancing skills.
 ATTITUDE WHILE DANCING
• Both the man and the lady should
be respectful and warm to each
other while dancing. This means
smiling, making eye contact, and
avoiding correcting their partners
mistakes.
 ENDING THE DANCE
• MAN
• The man must thank his partner and
escort her to dance.
• LADY
• The lady must also thank his partner
after the dance. If she still wants to
dance with him,she can ask him with a
smile
CRITERIA 4 3
The locomotor and non-
BODY locomotor movements are
ALLIGNMENT performed with control
skills and precision
AND SKILL
The interpretation are
INTERPRETA- clearly reflects on the type
TION OF of ballroom dance. Took risk
in exploration of the
DANCE STEPS elements of dance
demonstrating challenging
and unique patterns and a
variety of steps.
Fully participated in all HR
activities and was positive in
all time. Was responsible by
staying on task and focused
EFFORT during class time. Offered
support towards other
students.
The performance shows
evidence of extensive
PERFORMANCE rehearsals focused in the
dance. Performed the dance
steps clearly with energy
and enthusiasm. The dance
is engaging and and speaks
to the audience
The motor and non-
locomotor movements are
most often memorized
and performed with some
control and precision
The interpretation are
clearly reflects on the type
of ballroom dance. Took
some risk in exploration of
the elements of dance
demonstrating challenging
and unique patterns and a
variety of steps.
Mostly participated in all
HR activities and is positive
in most of the time. Was
responsible by staying on
task and focused during
class time. Offered
support towards other
students.
The performance shows
evidence of, rehearsals
often focused in the
dance. Performed most of
the steps correctly with
energy and enthusiasm.
The dance is somewhat
engaging and speaks to
the audience
2 1
The locomotor and non-
locomotor movements are
somewhat memorized and
performed with little control and
skills
The interpretation are clearly
reflects on the type of ballroom
dance. Took very little risk in
exploration of the elements of
dance demonstrating challenging
and unique patterns and a
variety of steps.
Participated in some HR
activities and is positive
occasionally . Had difficulty being
responsible by staying on task
and focused during class time.
Offered occasional too little
support towards other students.
The performance shows
evidence of some rehearsals
seldom focused and lost track of
character. The dance
demonstrate very little energy
and enthusiasm. Which leave the
audience confused.
The locomotor and non-
locomotor movements are not
memorized and performed
without control skills
The interpretation are clearly
reflects on the type of ballroom
dance. Took no risk in exploration
of the elements of dance
demonstrating challenging and
unique patterns and a variety of
steps.
Never participated in all HR
activities and is mostly negative in
all times. Showed no sense of
responsibility. Was off task and
wasted class time disrupting other
students. Unable to offer support
towards other students.
The performance shows evidence
of very little rehearsals focused
concentrated or committed to the
performance. Face is a blank,
without character. Audience is
bored and embarrashed .