Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MASBATE PROVINCE

Learning Activity Sheet Number: 8

Name of Learner: __________________________________________

Learning Area-Grade Level: HOPE - 3 GRADE 12 BALLROOM DANCE

I. Introductory Concept:

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
Address: Aroroy National High School
Aroroy, Masbate
CP number: 09218452638
Email: herminiovictor.valdemoro@deped.gov.ph
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MASBATE PROVINCE

violinist and composer, 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.

II. Learning Skills from the MELCs:

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.

III. Activities:
A. Answer the following questions. Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper and submit it on the next retrieval of Learning
Packages.

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?
IV. 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

PREPARED BY:
HERMINIO VICTOR R. VALDEMORO, III

Address: Aroroy National High School

Aroroy, Masbate
CP number: 09218452638
Email: herminiovictor.valdemoro@deped.gov.ph
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Department of Education
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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF MASBATE PROVINCE

Teacher II

Address: Aroroy National High School

Aroroy, Masbate
CP number: 09218452638
Email: herminiovictor.valdemoro@deped.gov.ph