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your study while you are at home quarantine and do exercise everyday to avoid virus caused by
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This lecture with objectives is for week March 30, 2020 to April 5, 2020. Read and study with
comprehension the

lesson about rhythmic activities specifically

about ballroom dance. A very vital information

you need to know re: ballroom dance.

Ballroom Dance/Social Dance

At the end of this unit, the students are expected to:

1. define and discuss the meaning of ballroom

dance;

2. appreciate and analyze the benefits of ballroom

dance into one’s life;

3. become familiar with the proper grooming and

etiquette in dancing;

4. understand the principles underlying leading and

following in ballroom dancing;

5. differentiate and classify the characteristics of

different styles of ballroom dance; and

6. develop good rapport, trust and self-confidence

in demonstrating dance holds/positions with partner.

Ballroom Dance defines…

• as a variety of social dances performed by couples

in which there is a conventional pattern of steps.

• also known as social dance because it encourages

social interaction between dance partners.

• the term 'ballroom dancing' is derived from the word

ball, which in turn originates from the Latin word ballare

 which means 'to dance' (a ballroom being a large room

specially designed for such dances). In times

past, ballroom dancing was social dancing for the

privileged, leaving folk dancing for the lower

classes.Website:

http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Ballroom_dance

A Brief History of Ballroom Dancing

“Ballroom dancing” as a term hails from

the Latin word “ballare” which, coincidentally,

means “to dance.” Thus, a ballroom is a room in

which to dance. Makes sense, right?

Centuries ago, ballroom dancing was primarily f

or the privileged and well-to-do, while the commoners

had to make do with folk dancing; however, these

boundaries have since disappeared, leaving ballroom

dancing a fun hobby for everyone.

Today, ballroom dancing applies to numerous

dances in which a “leader” and a “follower” dance

together in close proximity, usually with some

degree of physical contact. This closeness is

to permit the leader to get the follower to, well, follow

along.

Early Ballroom Dancing

The first documented authority of early ballroom dancing

is Jehan Thoinot’Arbeau’s Orchesographie (1588)

that discussed 16th-century French social dance.

In 1650, Jean-Baptiste Lully introduced the Minuet

to Paris—a dance that would dominate ballroom

until the end of the 18th century.

The Waltz came about in England in the early 1800s

despite initial opposition to the closed dance hold.

By 1840, the Polka, Mazurka, and Schottische emerged.

Ballroom Dancing Emerges in the US

In the early 20th century, ballroom dancing experienced

massive popularity in the US with the extremely

successful dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger

Rogers. Even though most of their numbers were

meticulously choreographed, staged, and

oft-rehearsed, they influenced greatly ballroom

dancing’s acclaim and acceptance.

Ballroom versus Latin Dances

Although commonly classified together as “ballroom”

dancing, there are notable differences between

ballroom and Latin dance. The “ballroom” dances

are generally “smooth” dances like:

Waltz

Foxtrot

Tango

Quickstep

Viennese Walt

“Latin” dances are more rhythmic and include:

Rumba

Swing/Jive

Samba
Cha Cha Cha

Mambo

Merengue

Bolero

Salsa

Regardless of their "proper" classification, they are

all extremely fun and fairly easy to learn.

Competitive Ballroom Dancing

In addition to its wide appeal as a hobby, competitive

ballroom dancing has also emerged. Competition

enables less advanced dancers of different levels

to compete against their peers with a professional

partner/instructor. The fame of television shows like

Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance

highlights the growing trend of competitive ballroom dancing.

Benefits of Ballroom Dancing

1. Ballroom Dance is a great workout.

a. Burn Fat / Lose Weight / Increase Metabolism.

Ballroom dancing is a low-impact

aerobic activity that burns fat and can boost

your metabolism. In just thirty minutes of

dance, you can burn between 200-400 calories –

that’s roughly the same amount as

running or cycling! Burning an extra 300 calories

a day can help you lose between 1⁄2-1 pound

a week (and THAT can add up quickly). In fact,

a study in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology

 found that dance as exercise is just as effective for

weight loss as cycling and jogging. Dance training is

also an excellent form of maintenance exercise, to

stay healthy and toned once you’ve reached your

goal weight. And since ballroom dance is so much fun,

you’re getting these benefits without feeling like you’re

working out!

b. Increase Flexibility. A reputable ballroom dance class will

typically begin with a few stretching exercises, to get you

prepped to execute dance steps with comfort & ease,

and to protect against dance-related injury. Beginner

dancers especially will notice that the more you dance,

the more flexibility and range of motion your body

develops. Increased flexibility will help your dance abilities,

decrease joint pain and muscle soreness after exercise,

and improve core strength and balance. Yoga and ballet

stretches can be extremely beneficial as pre-ballroom

dance warm-ups, but be sure to talk with your Fred Astaire

Dance Studios instructor about a recommended warm-

up regimen.

c. Increase Muscle Strength & Endurance. Ballroom dancing

contributes to the build- up of muscle strength because

the act of dancing forces a dancer’s muscles to resist

against their own body weight. The use of quick steps,

lifts, twists and turns, will help you develop more muscle

strength in your arms, legs and core as your lessons

continue. Endurance (in this context) is the capability

 of your muscles to work harder and longer without

succumbing to fatigue. Ballroom dancing as exercise is

particularly effective at building up your endurance –

so as you work on your dance steps, you are conditioning

your muscles to perform these feats with less and less

fatigue. And the added benefit is that you’ll look and feel

strong, toned and sexy

d. Great for All Ages. Ballroom dance is a fun activity for

everyone – from children to senior citizens, which is

another reason it’s such an effective form of exercise.

At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, we work with students

of all age groups, physical abilities and skill levels – and

will create a custom dance program that’s comfortable

yet challenging, and will help you attain your dance

AND exercise goals.

2. Physical Health

Ballroom dance can decrease blood pressure and

cholesterol, improve cardiovascular health, strengthen

weight-bearing bones, help prevent or slow bone loss

related to osteoporosis, lower the risks of obesity

and Type 2 Diabetes, and promote increased lung

capacity. It can help speed up recovery after orthopedic

surgery since it’s a lower impact exercise than jogging

or biking. The posture and fast movements required

in ballroom dance help enhance balance and stability,

especially among older people (which can help prevent

falls and stumbles). Ballroom dance can even help

 sharpen your intellectual and mental abilities. A New

England Journal of Medicine report looked at adults for

21 years, and found that dance was one of the only

activities that improved both cardiovascular fitness

and reduced the risk of cognitive impairments

like dementia. To reap the full body-conditioning benefits

of ballroom dance, dance for at least 30 minutes, four

days a week.

3. Mental Health

Research has found that ballroom dancing improves

mental acuity throughout a dancer’s life – and that there

are also substantial benefits to those who start ballroom

dance as adults. Ballroom dancing can help enhance

memory, alertness, awareness, focus, and concentration.

It can prevent the onset of dementia and significantly

improve spatial memory in elderly patients. Participating

in an activity like ballroom dance helps create more

intricate neural pathways, which can ward off weakening

synapses that often come with old age. Among younger

dancers, the results can also be significant. Swedish

researchers studying teenaged girls with stress, anxiety and

depression saw a decrease in anxiety and stress levels among

those who took up partner dancing. They also saw marked

improvement in mental health and patients reported being

happier than those who did not participate in dancing. Partner

dancing can also decrease loneliness among all age groups,

because it’s a goal-oriented social activity that brings like-

 minded people together.

4. Confidence

Every opportunity to dance – whether during a lesson or a

social event, whether with your significant other or a new

dance partner – will help improve your comfort level,

confidence and communication skills on the dance floor.

As your dance technique improves and you feel more at ease

with other people, your sense of accomplishment, motivation and

confidence will continue to increase. And even better... you will

notice these new attributes taking root in other areas of your life

as well.

5. Self- Expression and Creativity

Dancing comes naturally to people, and it’s an easy activity

for anyone to partake in. Dance provides an emotional outlet

to express your feelings through body movements, with passion

and flair. Ballroom dancing can be a wonderful creative outlet

to enhance your ability to permanently use these expressive

qualities even when you are not dancing, and to share

that creativity with others. After only a few lessons, you will start

to find yourself moving more and more seamlessly through

your dance steps, while you get lost in the music. You will

unlock a beautiful rhythm your body may have been hiding.

It can also help with your motivation and energy.

6. Stress and Depression

In today’s fast-paced world, we sometimes forget

to take a moment for ourselves. Dance lessons

an enjoyable escape from your normal daily routine,

 plus a chance to relax, relieve stress, and

concentrate just on yourself. Our students often

tell us that even if they’re “not feeling it” when they

arrive for a lesson, once they stretch and start dancing,

they’re able to forget about the day’s triggers, simply

b-r-e-a-t-h-e and let the dance take over. There’s also a

growing body of evidence to indicate that dancing has a

positive effect on the treatment and prevention of

depression.

7. Social Fun & Friendship

One of the best aspects of ballroom dancing is its ability

to bring people together. Ballroom dance lessons

offer you a great opportunity to expand your social circle,

build connections and engage with people in a low-

pressure environment, where there are no expectations.

It’s perfect for younger singles who want to step up their

dating game, couples looking to reconnect, and for adults

interested in discovering something new and inspiring,

just for them. Learning to dance does take focus and

dedication, but you will be surrounded and encouraged

by artistic, positive and cheerful people who make learning

enjoyable and rewarding. In group lessons, weekly practice

parties, regional and national competitions and studio

events and outings, you’ll meet a melting pot of people of

all ages, with varied cultural and occupational backgrounds.

And the best part? Since they all share your passion for

dance, these meetings often transition into lasting friendships.

 Website: https://www.fredastaire.com/benefits-of-dance/

Personal Grooming

• Wear comfortable clothing.

• Wear appropriate footwear to prevent injuries.

• If the hair falls below the shoulder, be careful that

it does not fly into contact with your partner. Long

hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail.

• Accessories like watches, rings and bracelets can

be dangerous they can scratch your partner’s

hand and arm.

General Rules for Following

1. Whatever you do, don’t lead.

2. Be alert to your partner’s lead.

3. Support one’s own weight. Learn to keep good

balance when moving backwards.

4. Step straight backward with reaching motion so as

to give him room to reach straight ahead.

5. Pass the feet close together.

6. Hold your own frame (arm positions) against gravity

(versus resting weight on your partner’s arms).

7. Maintaining your frame so as to provide gentle feedback

to define your space. (avoid very rigid or very limp arms,

sometimes called “spaghetti” arms.)

8. Keep your weight over the ball of your feet to keep

a good balance.

9. Execute the turn (after the leader signals when to start

and stop the turn).

General Rules for Leading

1. Hold partner firmly but not tensely.

2. Listen to the music before starting to step out on

the accented beat.

3. Start with the new step with a left foot leading.

4. Start with the easy steps before going into variations,

be sure partner can follow.

5. Signal a turn by lifting your hand above your partner’s head.

6. End a turn by lowering your hand below your partner’s head.

Ballroom Dance Styles

Ballroom dance is enjoyable both socially and competitively

worldwide. It also refers to a set of partner dancers, which

originated in the Western world. The International style

contains two categories: International Latin and International

Standard, each of these sub-categories contain five different

dances. The specific categories are as follows; Standard,

Latin and Club dances or Freestyle dance.

Standard (ballroom) dance are elegant and have strong emphasis

on posture, more formal than Latin Dances. They are generally

dance in a closed position. It consists of the following dances

such as: Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Tango, and Viennese waltz.

On the other hand, Latin style prepared for hot, flashy movements,

sexy poses and fire-consuming passion. Latin dances are generally

faster-paced, more sensual and have more rhythmic expression.

Latin dances such as: Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Rumba, Samba, Jive,

Paso Doble. Club dances include: Swing, Line dance, Salsa and

Merengue.To give an overview in the styles of ballroom dance, the

following table shows the characteristics of each ballroom dance.

Guide Question for Study:

1. How would you describe ballroom dance?

2. Do you think ballroom dancing is still popular?

3. Is ballroom dancing good exercise?

4. What are the positive indicators of a good ballroom dancers?

5. What is leading and following in ballroom dancing?

Note: No need to answer just be ready during the resume of classes we will have examination.
Posted already in the FB Group of BSAIS 1A.

Good afternoon BSAIS 1A!

This lecture is the continuation of ballroom dance for March 6-12, 2020.

The basic steps and variations dance steps of

Cha Cha Cha, Swing and Boogie.

Please read, study and interpret/practice

the steps/ As we resume our classes we will

have the actual dace and practicum. Be sure

that everyone has a copy of this lesson.

Please answer the guide question for your

Reflection about ballroom dance.

Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, students, as learners, are

expected to:

1. Name all basic steps and variations in cha cha cha,

swing and boogie;

2. Describe the different basic steps and variations based

on the proper pattern and counting; and

3. Interpret at home and create own steps and to be

presented as soon as the classes resume;

Ballroom Dance

This includes the wholesome and artistic

form of dancing used by social groups for

re-creative purposes. Fundamental dance

steps are given as preparation for the ballroom

dancing.

Cha Cha Cha

The Cha Cha Cha is the newest and most popular

of the Latin-American dances. It is also the easiest to learn

because the music has a definite and unmistakable beat.

However, although you should be able to master the basic

patterns very quickly, you will need time to achieve attractive

style in the dance The dance originally came from Cuba and

its forerunner is the Mambo, which is fast and more for the

specialist. This developed into the Triple Mambo ( hence the

three counts ) but gradually a slower, more pronounced and

clearer interpretation of the rhythm was evolved, called the

Cha Cha Cha (sometimes referred to as cha cha).

Basic Step Pattern of Cha Cha Cha

Forward Basic (Man’s Basic)

• Step left foot forward

• Step right foot in place

• Step left foot sideward

• Slightly close right foot to left foot

• Step left foot sideward ( small step )

Backward Basic (Lady’s Basic)

Step right foot backward

Step left foot in place

Step right foot sideward

Slightly close left foot to right foot

Step right foot sideward (small step)

Variations

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Lady’s turn . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Forward cross . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Backward cross . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Arch . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Alternate turn . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Grapevine . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Pivot . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

1. Swing

This new ballroom dance is different from the Swing

dance that evolved and became popular in the 1930’s.

The new Swing dominated the dance floor in the 80’s

until today. It is characterized by frequent turns and

intricate variations alongside with good sense of rhythm,

poise, grace and confidence. This is a very lively ballroom

dance.

Basic Step Pattern of Swing

Basic Steps of Swing 1

The holds both hands of the Lady and he:

starting position – feet together

step left foot backward . . . . . ct. 1

step right foot in place . . . . . . ct. 2

step left foot forward . . . . . . ct. 3

step right foot in place . . . . . . ct. 4

Basic Steps of Swing 2

step left foot in place . . . . . . ct. 1

step right foot in place . . . . . . ct. 2

step left foot ( on toes ) backward . . . . . . ct. 3

step right foot in place . . . . . . ct. 4

Note: (The lady starts with the opposite foot and moves to the

opposite direction)

Variations

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Side side . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Quartet turn . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

El bimbo . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Half turn/Exchange place . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x
Shoulder . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Wrapping . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . . 4x

Lambada . . . . . . 4 sets

Basic step . . . . . 4x

The boogie is one of the most requested dances at

party. It can be dance to the tune of Big band music

from the 40’s.

Basic Step Pattern of Boogie

Man starts with left foot

double left ( point left foot twice in place ) ct. 1, 2

double right ( point right foot twice in place ) ct. 3, 4

step left foot backward ct. 5, 6

step right foot in place ct. 7, 8

Lady starts with right foot

double right ( point right foot twice in place ) ct. 1, 2

double left ( point left foot twice in place ) ct. 3, 4

step right foot backward ct. 5, 6

step left foot in place ct. 7, 8

Variations

Basic step with one under arm turn

after the last basic 8x

Basic step 4x

Side step 4 sets

Basic step 4x

Point and push 1 sets

Basic step 4x

Elvis Presley’s step 2 sets

Basic step 4x

Nida and Nestor’s step 4 sets

Finale

Study Guide Question for Reflection:

1. What are the values of ballroom dancing?

2. How relevance is ballroom dancing in social gathering?

3. Why do we need to know the basic steps of ballroom dancing?

Please answer this at home and keep the hard copy for submission during resume of classes. Good
luck!

Stay at home and keep safe everyone! This was posted already in the the FB Group.