St.

Francis College
Pascual B. Gutay St., Sabang II
Allen, Northern Samar 6405

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MODULE 3 IN PE 3

DIFFERENT DANCES IN THE WORLD

SESSION : 2 WEEKS
GRADE LEVEL : 12

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
 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
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I. CONCEPT
Traditional Dances

Traditional dances are dances of indigenous communities that show cultural traits of
peoples from a specific time and place. Customs and traditions (through dance steps and
costumes) are preserved in traditional dance. Handed down from generation to generation,
with fixed sets or patterns, these dances can either be ethnic or folk.

According to some literature, ethnic dances in the Philippines are classified into two
categories. One is that of the dances of the non-Christians, referring to the pre-Hispanic and
the Muslim dances. The other category is that of the Christians. Performed mostly by the
lowland Filipinos, dances under this category have strong influence from the Western
culture, particularly from Spain.

Folk dances are classified according to geographical locations and the nature of the
dances. According to geographical locations, folk dances can be national (dances with
common basic movements, with slight variations) or local/regional (dances that are unique
to certain localities only). According to the nature of the dance, folk dances can be
occupational dances, religious or ceremonial dances, courtship dances, wedding dances,
festival dances, war dances, comic dances, game dances, and social dances.

Ballroom Dances

Ballroom dances are comprised of a number of different dances. These include the
waltz, polka, tango, foxtrot, swing, rumba, quickstep, pasodoble, samba, mambo, cha cha,
and jive.

Cheer Dance
 As the name implies, cheer dance is a combination of cheering and dancing.
Components include the mandatory cheer as well as a number of gymnastic or acrobatic
moves, such as cartwheels and back hand springs. The purpose of cheer dance is usually to
motivate sports teams, entertain audiences, or for the actual competition.

Hip Hop/Street Dance

Hip hop or street dance has its roots traced to New York, particularly from the
African-American and Latino American communities. It is usually associated with rap music,
a form of chanting or poetry delivered at the speed of 16-bar measures (time frame).

Festival Dance

Festival dances are seen during celebrations or fiestas. Usually, festival dances
celebrate good harvests or good fortune.

ACTIVITY

Directions: Have a research about the popular dances and look for sample videos of it to
gather information of how it is done. (Perform and practice dance steps of it for your exam
you will perform 1 dance that you prefer.)

EVALUATION

Directions: Answer on your own idea in an essay form using the guided questions below.

Guided questions:

1. Among different dances, choose a dance that you like and express why.

2. Having knowledge about different dances around the world necessary?

3. Share your experience the time you practiced the dance steps of the dance that you
prefer.

References
Gialogo, R. C., & Gialogo, R. C. (2016). Fit For Life. 927 Quezon Ave., Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House Inc.