Physical Education

and Health 3
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Dance Etiquette and Social Dance
Physical Education and Health 3 – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Dance Etiquette and Social Dance
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written for the learners. After going through this
module, the learner is expected to:
1. engage in moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPAs) for at least 60
minutes most days of the week in a variety of settings in- and out-of-school
(PEH12FH-Ia-t-8/Weeks 1-4)
2. demonstrate proper etiquette and safety in the use of facilities and equipment
(PEH12FH-Ia-t-12/Weeks 1-4)
3. analyze physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of perceived exertion
and pacing associated with MVPAs to monitor and/or adjust participation or
effort (PEH12FH-Ik-t-9/Weeks 1-4)

What I Know

ACTIVITY 1: Multiple Choices

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the chosen letter of your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. How do dances contribute to one’s fitness?

a) Can boost your brain power, improve your outlook, and grow your social circle
b) Can be a way to stay fit to people of all ages, shapes, and sizes
c) Can improve muscle tone, strength, endurance, and fitness
d) All of the above

2. Which of the following statements best describes personal grooming?

a) Freshen up only at the end of the dance party/activity.
b) Eat foods that cause strong aroma.
c) Always check proper grooming occasionally.
d) Take a bath and use a deodorant if needed.

3. The following are dance etiquettes that should be considered in social dance
except?
a) Giving proper attention to a partner makes the person feel good.
b) A gentleman and a lady must graciously accept any partner.
c) Giving careful thought to personal grooming must be considered.
d) It is good to chew gum while dancing.

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4. What do you call an imaginary line which represents the counter clockwise flow of
traffic around the dance floor?
a) The Center c) The Posture
b) The Line of Dance d) The Wall

5. Which of the following has its name derived from the German word “walzen”, a
dance in moderate triple originating in old Austrian and South German folk dances.
a) Cha cha cha c) Tango
b) Rumba d) Waltz

6. The following are important dance techniques in dancing waltz. Which one is NOT?
a) Swing c) Foot parallelism
b) Rise and fall d) Contra body movement

7. What do you call a dance wherein a proper balance of “pull against pull” should
be done to maintain a smooth rotation?
a) Cha cha cha c) Tango
b) Swing d) Waltz

8. Complete the step pattern of Waltz: step, step, __________.

a) step c) close-step
b) step-close d) close

9. In which of the following countries does the waltz pioneered its forms and
development?
a) Argentina and Austria c) Germany and Argentina
b) Austria and Buenos Aires d) Germany and Austria

10. In dancing, what does the acronym THR stands for?

a) Total Heart Rate
b) Temporary Heart Rate
c) Target Heart Raise
d) Target Heart Rate

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 Lesson
Dance Etiquette
1 and Social Dance
Dance etiquette is the set of agreed rules which govern the social behavior of
participants (“Dance Etiquette,” n.d., para. 1). Directional movements, line of dance,
and proper alignment of the various body parts are all essential to comfortable and
effective dancing. Personal grooming always goes along with a good posture. Having
self-discipline in dance with cautiousness is necessary to avoid risks of accidents
and injuries.
Social dance is one of the dance forms or styles where socialization and amiability
are the focus of dancing. Ballroom dance originated from the Western Country. This
is usually danced with a partner or couple and performed with enjoyment. This is
being done socially and competitively worldwide. We watch them locally and
internationally through a competition called dance sports. The waltz and swing are
examples of social-ballroom dances that are often danced by a partner and are done
in social interactions and also a variety of activities that improve our health and
fitness.

What’s In

ACTIVITY 1: Jumbled Letters

Directions: Rearrange the word/s in the box to reveal the correct word/s of the
different dance positions. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

LDOCSE OPSIIOTN 1. Partners facing each other about six

_______________________________________
RPOEMNDEA OIPSIOTN
_______________________________________
IHRGT UOTISED PSIOIOTN
_______________________________________
inches away; stand upright, head up
and shoulders relaxed.
2. Partners standing sideways in semi-
open position, facing the line of dance
with the man's right side touching the
woman's left side.
3. Similar to the Closed Position, the
woman’s feet are to the right of the
man’s feet

PONE ARBEK SIOIOPTN 4. Facing each other and standing

slightly apart; the man holds the
woman's right hand in his left hand (or
_______________________________________ her left hand in his right).

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 SRCOS OBYD IOISTOPN 5. Palm to palm in an upper-hand
clasp, with fingers and thumbs closed
_______________________________________ around partner's hand.

What’s New

ACTIVITY 2: Let’s Try!

Directions: Read, understand, and practice the following directional movement.

1. Primary Directions. It is the basic forward, sideward,

and backward movements.

2. Diagonals. It is a foot movement either diagonally

forward, or diagonally back. As diagonal, a roughly 45
degrees position from the alignment of both the body
and feet.

3. Hybrid Diagonals. It is a slightly diagonal in direction.

Four hybrid diagonals are (1) Side & slightly forward, (2)
Side & slightly back, (3) Forward & slightly
leftward/rightward, and (4) Back and slightly
leftward/rightward.

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 4. Contra Body Movement Position (CBMP). It is a foot
position by which one foot is placed along or across the
track of the other. In the figure, the dotted line signifies
the path of the supporting foot.

What is It

The Line of Dance

The Line of Dance is a rectangular imaginary line which signifies the counter
clockwise flow of movement around the dance floor. The two distinct areas wherein
the line of dance divides are the
Sides and the Corners. When
dancing at the side of the room,
the dancer will travel and move
toward the corner. When the
corner is reached, the dancer
will now begin moving down on
the new line of dance.

Alignment

Alignment refers to the direction of the feet point in relationship to the room. The
line of dance, the wall, and the center are the three major points of reference in the
room.

1. The Wall- It refers to the wall closest

to the dancers as they move along the
line of dance.

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 2. The Center- The two centers in the
room are the true center, the actual
center point in the room, and the
relative center which is the alignment
directly opposite the wall.

3. The Line of Dance- Since the line of

dance is counter-clockwise, the wall is
located at the right-hand side when
facing the line of dance.

What to Wear?
Dancing has its own culture and preferences. Proper outfit and attire are best
described as characteristics of a given dance. In social dances, the more formal the
dance, and so the outfit.

Attire Gentlemen Ladies

Formal Bow tie or regular necktie, Ball gown with elbow-length
tailcoat with trouser, black gloves, evening gown, cocktail
tuxedo coat, full suit, and gown and long to full length
regular coat skirt
Semi- Formal Dress shirt, tie and slack, Dinner dresses and chic
vest or sweater showing the outfits like flowing pants, etc.
tie (tie is optional)
Dressy Casual Cotton slacks, solid color t- Anything that shows a
(Practices, Dance shirt, turtleneck, polo shirt conservative, toned-down
Lessons) and mock turtle neck appearance
(Nostrania, 2005)

Do’s and Don’ts:

1. Always wear a pair of dance shoes. To avoid knee and ankle injuries, do not
wear shoes that can stick to the dance floor during turns and spins.
2. Avoid sleeveless tops and strapped dresses. It is not comfortable to expose and
touch a damp skin.

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 3. Avoid messy, loose-fitting, low armpit upper shirt. A saggy sleeve may catch a
partner’s hand.
4. Avoid accessories that can catch a partner’s clothing, causing scratches and
bruises.
5. Long hair should always be tied up. Flowing hair may hit partner or other
dancers during twist and turns.

Personal Grooming
Before the Dance During the Dance
Take a bath and use a deodorant. Always check proper grooming
Brush your teeth and use occasionally.
mouthwash. Freshen up periodically in the
Refrain from eating foods that cause comfort room.
strong aroma. An extra shirt or dresses are
Do not smoke; it may cause foul odor. advisable in case there is a need to
change.
(Nostrania, 2005)

On the Dance Floor

1. The line of direction is always in counter clockwise.
2. Avoid colliding with other dancers while on the dance floor.
3. Be polite. A simple thank you and compliment is recommended. Say sorry if
something goes wrong.
4. Never blame a partner for a neglected and incorrect execution of dance figures.
5. Dance to the level of your partner; one should not empower the partner. They
should dance in harmony.
6. Always project a positive image on the dance floor.
7. No teaching while dancing; it may insult your partner.
8. Always accompany the female partner back to her seat.

The Waltz
Waltz is from the old German word “walzen” meaning to roll, to turn, or to glide.
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It is a graceful dance in 4 time, with strong accent on the first beat and a basic
pattern of step-step close. This dance originated in the outskirts of Vienna and in the
Alpine region of Austria during the 16th and 17th centuries. Germany and Austria are
considered as the pioneer to its development, form, perfection, and distinction.
Johann Strauss and other great musicians made the waltz a symbol of Vienna. Waltz
is characterized by the pendulum swing body action. Other general elements of
ballroom technique important for Waltz are foot parallelism, rise and fall, contra body
movement and sway. (“Waltz,” n.d., para. 2)

a. Step Pattern Step, Step, Close-Step; Step, Step, Close-Step

or Quick, Quick, Slow; Quick, Quick, Slow
b. Count Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 1, 2 ,3, 1, 2, 3
c. Basic steps

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 The Basic Waltz Steps
Men’s Steps
1. Left Foot forward
2. Step Right Foot on side
3. Close Left Foot to Right Foot
Lady’s Steps
1. Right Foot backward
2. Step Left Foot on side
3. Close Right Foot to Left Foot

The Box Waltz

Men’s Steps Lady’s Steps

1. Left Foot forward 1. Right Foot backward
2. Right Foot sideward 2. Left Foot sideward
3. Close Left Foot to Right Foot 3. Close Right Foot to Left Foot
4. Right Foot backward 4. Left Foot forward
5. Left Foot sideward 5. Right Foot sideward
6. Close Right Foot to Left Foot 6. Close Left Foot to Right Foot

d. Suggested Variations
The Forward Half-Square Waltz Steps
Men’s Steps Lady’s Steps
1. Left Foot forward 1. Right Foot backward
2. Right Foot sideward 2. Left Foot sideward
3. Close Left Foot to Right Foot 3. Close Right Foot to Left Foot
4. Right Foot backward 4. Left Foot forward
5. Left Foot sideward 5. Right Foot sideward
6. Close Right Foot to Left Foot 6. Close Left Foot to Right Foot

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The Backward Half-Square Waltz Steps
Men’s Steps Lady’s Steps
1. Left Foot backward 1. Right Foot forward
2. Right Foot sideward 2. Left Foot sideward
3. Close Left Foot to Right Foot 3. Close Right Foot to Left Foot
4. Right Foot backward 4. Left Foot forward
5. Left Foot sideward 5. Right Foot sideward
6. Close Right Foot to Left Foot 6. Close Left Foot to Right Foot

Swing is a rhythmic rotation of a couple performed with a walking step, buss

step, two-step or skip step. It is done by a proper balance of “pull against pull” that
will maintain a smooth rotation or swing. Swing step patterns vary on the age of the
dancers; teenagers mostly use exaggerated motions, while mature dancers prefer a
more subtle style. (De Dios, 2005)

a. Step Pattern Step-backward, Step, Step-forward, Step

b. Count Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4 or 1 and 2 and
c. Basic steps
Men’s Steps Lady’s Steps
1. Left Foot backward 1. Right Foot backward
2. Right Foot step in place 2. Left Foot step in place
3. Left Foot forward 3. Right Foot forward
4. Right Foot step in place 4. Left Foot step in place

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d. Suggested Variations
The Half Turn (Part 1)
Men’s Steps
1. Left Foot backward 1.
2. Right Foot step in place 2.
3. Left Foot forward 3.
4. Right Foot step in place 4.
5. Left Foot backward 5.
6. Right Foot step in place 6.
7. Left Foot forward 7.
8. Right Foot step in place 8.
Lady’s Steps
Right Foot backward
Left Foot step in place
Right Foot forward; turnabout
Left Foot forward
Right Foot backward
Left Foot step in place
Right Foot forward; turnabout
Left Foot close to Right Foot

The Half Turn (Part 2)

Men’s Steps Lady’s Steps
1. Left Foot backward 1. Right Foot backward
2. Right Foot step in place 2. Left Foot step in place
3. Left Foot forward 3. Right Foot forward
4. Right Foot step in place 4. Turnabout; Left Foot backward
5. Left Foot backward 5. RF backward
6. Right Foot step in place 6. Left Foot step in place
7. Left Foot forward 7. Turnabout; Right Foot backward
8. Right Foot step in place 8. Left Foot close to Right Foot

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 What’s More

ACTIVITY 3A: Draw it!

Directions: Cut pictures from old magazines or newspapers of a person wearing

formal and dressy casual that are suited during dance events. Paste it on a separate
sheet of paper.

ACTIVITY 3B: Portrait it!

Directions: Take and print a picture of yourself wearing a formal and dressy
casual during dance events. Cut and paste it on a separate sheet of paper.

*** Students can freely choose between activity 3A or activity 3B, defending on the
availability of the learning resources.

ACTIVITY 4: True or False

Directions: Write true if the statement is correct, otherwise, write false. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
____________1. A connection is any physical point of contact between two partners
in a dance position.
____________2. The man holds the lady's right hand in his left hand at
approximately waist level.
____________3. In hand positioning, grab or squeeze one’s partner's hand.
____________4. The thumb can be held loosely apart from the fingers, but the
fingers themselves should spread apart.
____________5. Keep the hand loosely cupped.

ACTIVITY 5: Calculating PMHR and THR.

Calculating Predictive Maximum Heart Rate (PMHR) and Target Heart Rate (THR)
are essential in determining the intensity of a dance activity hence, a decisive aspect
to its efficacy. Use the following steps below to determine one’s PMHR and THR.

Step 1. To find PMHR in beats per minute, subtract age from 220.
220 - _____ = (Your Predicted Maximum Heart Rate)
Example:
220 - 17 = 203 (PMHR of a 17-year-old individual)
Step 2: To get the lowest THR during exercise, multiply PMHR by 60% or 0.6.
____ (PMHR) x 60% or 0.6 = (Lowest Target Heart Rate)
Example:
203 x 0.6 = 121.8 beats/minute
Step 3: To get the highest THR, multiply PMHR to 80% 0r 0.8.
______ (PMHR) x 80% or 0.8 = (Highest Target Heart Rate)
Example:
203 x 0.8 = 162.4 beats/minute

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 As shown in the given examples, a 17-year-old individual should have a Target
Heart Rate ranging from 121.8 beats/minute to 162.4 beats/minute. The result
shows the extent to which the heart is capable of performing physical activity such
as dancing. This is a basis whether an individual is overexerting or overworking in a
physical activity that can merely affect heart condition.

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 6: Fill me!

Directions: Complete the sentences by filling in the correct word/s found in the
box below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Body Head Legs Wall

Feet Hips Line
Floor Hybrid Primary

1. Posture- The __________ should be held upright with the chin parallel to the
floor. The chest and hips must always be in good, vertical alignment. The
position of the __________ must allow for a natural curve of the spine. When
the __________ are straight, the knees will be positioned directly between the
hips and the feet. The __________ weight should remain slightly forward of
the middle of the feet between the heel and the ball of the foot.
2. Directional Movements- In ballroom dancing, steps are normally described
in terms of the placement of the __________ in a specified direction. They
have been divided into groups based on their level of complexity: __________
directions (forward, side, and back), diagonals, __________ diagonals, and
Contra Body Movement Position CBMP.
3. The __________ of Dance is an imaginary line which represents the counter
clockwise flow of traffic around the dance __________.
4. Alignment refers to the direction the feet point in relationship to the room.
The three major points of reference in the room are the line of dance, the
__________, and the center.

ACTIVITY 7: Profound Thinking

Directions: In your own understanding, answer the following questions below. Write
your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is social dance?
2. Aside from development of one’s fitness, what other benefits you gain in
dancing?
3. What is your Lowest Target Heart Rate?
4. What is your Highest Target Heart Rate?
5. How does the Target Heart Rate affect a physical activity such as dancing?

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 What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 8: Let’s Dance!

A. Get a partner preferably a family member. Perform the basic and suggested dance
variations of Waltz and Swing. Observe safety precautions in executing the dance
steps, and answer the following questions below. Write your answers on separate
sheet of paper.

1. What have you noticed in yourself physically after executing the dance steps?
Do you able to express and introduce yourself through movements?
2. What skills should you possess to be able to achieve the different movements
you have performed? Why?
3. Does PMHR and THR influence your dancing performances?

B. Perform the Waltz and Swing dance carefully with a partner preferably a family
member. Take a video of your performance. Observe safety precautions while doing
the activity.
*** Students can freely choose between activity 6 and activity 7, defending on the availability of gadgets
and internet connections.

Rubric for Scoring

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 Assessment

A. Directions: Matching Type: Match the descriptions in Column A with the dance
terms Column B. Write the letter of your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

A B
______1. Slightly Diagonals a. Alignment
______2. Forward, side, and backward movements b. Contra Body
______3. Taken at roughly 45 degrees from the Movement Positions
alignment of both the body and feet c. Diagonals
______4. The foot position whereby one foot is d. Hybrid Diagonals
placed along or across the track of the e. Primary Directions
other
______5. Refers to the direction the feet point in
relationship to the room

B. Directions: Identify what is being asked in each statement. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.

_______________ 6. It is an old German word which means to roll, to turn, or to glide.

_______________ 7. He and other great musicians made the waltz a symbol of Vienna.
_______________ 8. It is characterized by a proper balance of “pull against pull”.
_______________ 9. It is one of the dance techniques of waltz characterized by swinging
of the body up and down.
_______________ 10. What is the meaning of letter H in the acronym PMHR?

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Assessment What I have Learned
A B
1. D 6. Walzen 1. head, hips, legs, body
7. Johann
2. E 2. feet, primary, hybrid
Strauss
3. C 8. Swing 3. line, floor
4. B 9. Rise and 4. wall
5. A Fall
10. Heart
What’s More What’s In What I Know
1. True 1. Closed Position 1. D 6. D
2. C 7. B
2. True 2. Promenade Position
3. D 8. C
3. False 3. Right Outside Position 4. B 9. A
4. False 4. Open Break Position 5. D 10. D
5. True
5. Cross Body Position
Answer Key
References
A. Books:

Aguinaldo, Milagros M. and Engr. George Sese. Ballroom Dancing A New

Lifestyle. Manila:Bandejas Printer, 1998.
De, Dios, Concordia., et. al. Physical Education 2: Rhythm and Dance
Modules. Manila: F. E. U. Pub., 2005.
Hall, J. Jillmann. Dance! A Complete Guide to Social, Folk and Square
Dancing. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Pub. Co., 1963.
Jimena, Edgar C. Dance Your Way to Fitness. Quezon City: Rex Printing
Co. Inc., 2006.
Stephenson, Richard M. and Joseph Iaccarino. The Complete Book of
Ballroom Dancing. Broadway, New York: Doubleday Pub. Co. 1980.

B. Websites:

https://ballroomdancers.com/Learning_Center/Technique/

http://www.ballroomdanceacademy.com/the-dances/descriptions-of-
dances/waltz/

Nosratinia, Aria http://mandevilleballroom.com/Elements

%20of%20Dance%20Etiquette.pdf. 2005.

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