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Department of Education
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GRADE 12
BALLROOM DANCE
(CHA-CHA-CHA)
Quarter 1 Week 8 Module 8

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1. Explains how to optimize the energy systems for safe
and improved performance
2. Explains the role of physical activity in managing
one’s stress
3. Sets FITT goals based on training principles to
achieve and/or maintain HRF.
4. Self-Assesses Health-Related Fitness (HRF) status,
barriers to physical activity assessment participation and
one’s diet.
HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions
below to successfully enjoy the objectives of this kt. I Have fun!
1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every
page of this module.
2. Write on your notebook the concepts about the lessons. Writing
enhances learning, that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/ guardian assess your answers using the
answer key card.
5. Analyze conceptually the post-test and apply what you have learned.
6. Enjoy studying!

PARTS OF THE MODULE

• Expectations – These are what you will be able to know after

completing the lessons in the module.
• Pre-test – This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to
be mastered throughout the lesson.
• Looking Back to your Lesson – This section will measure what
learnings and skills did you understand from the previous lesson.
• Brief Introduction – This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities – This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
• Remember – This section summarizes the concepts and applications of
the lessons.
• Check your Understanding – It will verify how you learned from the
lesson.
• Post-test – This will measure how much you have learned from the
entire module.

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PRE-TEST

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper
1. The dance Cha-Cha-Cha was originated in ______
A. Venice B. France C. Venezuela D. Cuba
2. The Cha-Cha-Cha has is in a ______ meter 2

2 3 4
A. 4 B. 4 C. 4 D. None of the above

3. Which is a characteristic of the cha-cha-cha dance

A. An electrifying, syncopated Latin dance
B. Covered of extremely quick steps, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs.
C. The most passionate and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances
D. A lively and dramatic style of dance

4. What are the 4 basic steps in the Cha-Cha-Cha

A. Side step, step turn, backward walk, forward walk
B. Side step, cross over step, rocking step, forward walk
C. Side step, forward walk, backward walk, rocking step
D. Side step, forward walk, backward step, step together

5. The Cha-Cha rhythm developed for what type of music

A. Mambo B. Rumba C. Jive D. Tango
6. It is a coupe dance which are enjoyed both socially and competitively

A. Ballet B. Ballroom C. Jazz D. Aerobics

7. Cha-Cha-Cha has a music of ___________________

A. Medium-tempo Latin music C. Medium-tempo Standard music

B. Fast-tempo Latin Music D. Fast-tempo Standard music
8. The cha-cha-cha gained popularity in year ___________.

A. 1950’s b. 1960’s c. 1970’s d. 1980’s

9. It is the basic rhythm of the dance cha-cha-cha.

A. 1,2,3,4 b. 3, 4, 1&2 c. 2, 3, 4&1 d. 4, 3, 2, 1

10. In a Cha-Cha-Cha dance syllabus which of one belongs to Silver category?

A. Sweetheart c. Rope Spinning B. Foot Changes d.
Turkish Towel

Great, you finished answering the questions.

You may request your facilitator to check your work.

Congratulations and keep on learning!

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LESSON 7: BALLROOM DANCE (CHA-CHA-CHA)
EXPECTATIONS
This module will help you to:
• Know and understand the dance Cha-Cha-Cha
• Identify the different patterns or variations of the dance
• Discuss the background and context of Cha-Cha-Cha
• Perform the Cha-Cha-Cha with grace and poise

LOOKING BACK TO YOUR LESSON

LINE DANCE HISTORY

The line dance is commonly performed to the tune of country music.

However, it surprisingly did not originate from any country or western place. The
steps and the manner of dancing were believed to have coined from folk activities in
ancient times.
Another form believes to have contributed to this modern method is the
Contra. Contra dancing is a folk dance in North America wherein the people joining
in form two lines facing away from each other. Together, they perform a series of
dance steps. It was only during 1980s that the art of line dancing has become
popularly at tuned to country songs.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Ballroom dancing is a form of couples’ dance 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.
The term “ballroom” is derived from the word ball which in tun originates
from the Latin word ballare which means to dance (a ball-room being a large room
specially designed for such dances). I time past, ballroom dancing was social
dancing for the privileged, leaving folk dancing for the lower classes. The definition
of ballroom dance also depends on the era: balls have featured popular dances of
the day such as the Minuet, Quadrille, Polonaise, Polka, Mazurka, and others,
which are now considered to be historical dances.
Brief History of the dance Cha-Cha-Cha

The cha-cha dance originated from Cuba was originally known as the cha-cha-
cha. The dance gained popularity around the 1950’s and was created from two other
dances – the ‘mambo’ and the ‘danzon’. Enrique Jorrin, a violinist and composer,

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realized that most of the crowds related the danzon-mambo rhythm to a much slower
mambo dance and thus had hardship adopting the syncopated rhythms. He decided to
compose music that strongly focused on the first downbeat such that the rhythm
became less syncopated. This caused the crowd dancers to develop a triple step,
creating the sound ‘cha-cha-cha’ with their shoes, thus the cha-cha-cha was born.

CHA-CHA-CHA
Style: International Latin
Music: Mediun-tempo Latin music
Meter: 4/4

Tempo: 128 beat per minute

Basic Rhythm: 2, 3, 4&1, 2, 3, 4&1 (accent on count 1)

Cha-Cha Dance Syllabus

BEGINNING BRONZE SILVER GOLD
1a. Closed Basic 16. Open Hip Twist 24. Advanced Hip Twist

Movement 17. Reverse Top 25. Hip Twist Spiral

1b. Open Basic Move 18. Opening Out from 26. Turkish Towel
ment Reverse Top 27. Sweetheart
1c. Alternative Basic 19. Aida 28. Follow my Leader
Movement 20a. Aida 29. Foot Changes
1d. Basic Movement In 20b. Curl
Place 20c. Rope Spinning
2. New York 21. Cross Basic
3a. Spot Turns 22. Cuban Breaks
3b. Underarm Turns to R 23. Chase
&L

INTERMEDIATE
BRONZE
4. Shoulder to Shoulder
5. Hand to Hand
6. Three Cha Chas
7. Side Steps (Chasses)
8. There and Back
9. Time Steps

FULL BRONZE
10. Fan
11. Alemana
12. Hockey Stick
13. Natural Top
14. Natural Opening Out
Movement
15. Closed Hip Twist

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Four Basic Steps of Cha-Cha-Cha

1. Forward Step

2. Backward Step

3. Side Step

4. Rock Step

Note: you may watch the link to fully understand the four basic steps of cha-cha-
cha: https://youtu.be/PWiLi22Cq8w

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ACTIVITIES

Activity 1.
1. Search and watch a clip or video of a cha-cha-cha dance performance
from the internet. Answer the following questions:
a. What is/are the styles of dance used
b. Identify choreographic forms
c. Identify and list down the dance movements used in the
performance
d. Describe the emotions brought about by the dance. Describe
how you feel while watching the whole dance performance

Activity 2.
1. Watch the different variations of the dance Cha-Cha-Cha and include it on
your routine.
2. You may visit the HowcastArtRec in the Youtube Channel for the different
variations of the dance Cha-Cha-Cha.
3. Make a video of your self while doing the different variations of the dance
cha-cha-cha.
4. Submit the video to your Teacher online.

REMEMBER
1. The dance Cha-Cha-Cha originated form ____________
2. Cha-Cha-Cha was created from two other dances which are the _______ and
_______
3. ______________ is a composer who made the music of cha-cha-cha
4. The Cha-Cha-Cha has is in a ______ meter
5. The tempo of the dance consists of _______ beats per minute
6. __________________ is a form of couples’ dance which are enjoyed both
socially and competitively around the world
7. The for basic steps of cha-cha-cha are side step, forward, backward and
_____________
8. A Latin world ballare which means to ______________
9. The cha-cha-cha gained popularity in year _________
10. The name cha-cha-cha was derived from _________________

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

• Make a dance routine using the 4 elements of Cha-Cha-Cha.
• Watch the different variations of the dance Cha-Cha-Cha and include it on
your routine. You may visit the HowcastArtRec in the Youtube Channel for
the different variations of the dance Cha-Cha-Cha that you may consider as
your reference and include it on your routine.
• How do dance etiquettes emphasize social grace, order, respect, and decency
in dancing?

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REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET
Name: __________________________________ Grade & Section: ________________
Let’s Think and Act!
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET NO.1
Directions. Answer the following questions. Have fun and enjoy!

1. How will you do or what kind of strategies that you can think in
order to dance the cha-cha-cha during this time of pandemic?

2. Why is it important to have a connection with the partner while dancing?

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POST TEST

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. The dance Cha-Cha-Cha was originated in ______
A. Venice B. France C. Venezuela D. Cuba
2. The Cha-Cha-Cha has is in a ______ meter 2

2 3 4
B. 4 B. 4 C. 4 D. None of the above

3. Which is a characteristic of the cha-cha-cha dance

A. An electrifying, syncopated Latin dance
B. Covered of extremely quick steps, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs.
C. The most passionate and sensual of all Latin ballroom dances
D. A lively and dramatic style of dance

4. What are the 4 basic steps in the Cha-Cha-Cha

A. Side step, step turn, backward walk, forward walk
B. Side step, cross over step, rocking step, forward walk
C. Side step, forward walk, backward walk, rocking step
D. Side step, forward walk, backward step, step together

5. The Cha-Cha rhythm developed for what type of music

A. Mambo B. Rumba C. Jive D. Tango
6. It is a coupe dance which are enjoyed both socially and competitively

A. Ballet B. Ballroom C. Jazz D. Aerobics

7. Cha-Cha-Cha has a music of ___________________

A. Medium-tempo Latin music C. Medium-tempo Standard music

B. Fast-tempo Latin Music D. Fast-tempo Standard music
8. The cha-cha-cha gained popularity in year ___________.

A. 1950’s B. 1960’s C. 1970’s D. 1980’s

9. It is the basic rhythm of the dance cha-cha-cha.

B. 1,2,3,4 B. 3, 4, 1&2 C. 2, 3, 4&1 D.4,3,2,1

10. In a Cha-Cha-Cha dance syllabus which of one belongs to Silver category?

A. Sweetheart C. Rope Spinning B. Foot Changes D.
Turkish Towel

Great, you finished answering the questions.

You may request your facilitator to check your work.

Congratulations and keep on learning!

END OF 8th WEEK *************

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References
https://www.en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballroom_dance

https://www/dance-america.com/history-of-the-cha-cha-dance-81.html

https://www.ballroomdancers.com/Dances/syllabus.asp?dance=CHA

https://youtu.be/PWiLi22Cq8w

Acknowledgment
DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF THE MODULE
Management Team:
Malcolm S. Garma, Regional Director
Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief
Dennis M. Mendoza, Regional EPS In Charge of LRMS
Maria Magdalena M. Lim, CESO V, Schools Division
Superintendent
Aida H. Rondilla, CID Chief
Lucky S. Carpio, EPS In Charge of LRMS

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Writers: Paulo James A. Santos T-III, Rio Vesta S. Acuzar T-
III, Christy U. Purisima T-III, Teresita C. Montes T-III,
Angelo G. Parohinog MT-II, Edgar D. Francisco MT-II
Editors: Conrado S. Contreras Jr., HT-VI
Reviewer: Luis M. Anchilo, PSDS & Supervisor-in-Charge
(MAPEH)
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