CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE DE MARANDING, INC. MODULE WEEK NO.

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Maranding, Lala, Lanao del Norte
info@ckcm.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

PE 3: Dance
1st Semester of A.Y. 2021-2022

Module 2. Social Dance

Introduction 

Popular couple dances without set patterns are classified as social and ballroom dances. Most
social dances are characterized by the man leading and the woman partner following whatever steps,
styling, and rhythmic variations he chooses and indicates.
Social dances are usually done to introduce people with one another during a formal social
gathering or to welcome guests to a social gathering. Many of the social dances like polka and mazurka
started as folk dances while some were deliberately designed for its social purpose, such as the waltz,
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regoudon and polonaise (Nimor, 2006). Social dancing is believed to had existed since the beginning of
human society in some forms.
Ballroom dancing has lots of benefits for young people. It is less threatening to their young
developing bodies compared to many sports such as football, basketball and hockey that endanger
forming cartilage, break bones and in some cases disfigurement cause by various swinging sticks and
equipments. Ballroom dancing provides general conditioning for the body. Mentally, it stretches the
thinking and the “do – it” abilities of the young. The sense of achievement is a confidence builder.
Teamwork of couples is more stimulating to concentration and learning. For older groups, competitive
dancing is an excellent learning achievement and self-confidence. Socially, the young people have an
opportunity to interrelate with others, especially the opposite sex, in a setting that includes discipline and
emphasis on courtesy and consideration for others. Ballroom dancing provides lesson on social skills that
will be beneficial to the youth for the rest of their lives.
Ballroom dance training offers unique advantages. It is not only a rhythmical exercise that adds
life, graceful muscular movements but it is also a group recreation. A child who has learned ballroom
dancing gains not only improved posture and coordination but ease in relationships with companions.
Dancing is one means of instilling graceful body coordination, it is also a muscular activity that brings
social ease. A girl who has learned to be a good ballroom dancer never fades into a wall flower. A Boy who
can dance is spared from many agonies of a teenage self – consciousness. Children who dance well are
popular, ones instilled, those ingredients of a good manners are never forgotten. Ballroom dancing offers
more than mere steps it includes charm of manners and consideration of others.

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Intended Learning Outcomes 

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. identify history of Cha cha cha, Rumba, Jive, its fundamental locomotion and axial movements,
various dance steps and dance patterns.
2. practice correctly and gracefully different movement variations and combinations.
3. categorize characteristics of Social (Ballroom) Dancing.
4. Perform a Cha cha cha, Rumba, Jive steps through video compilation or tiktok.

Pre-activities 

Observe, Learn, and Practice

Directions:

Do you have Tiktok? If none, please download on your devices.

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Observe the following videos below:

For With Partners or Couple Performance:

Cha cha cha: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSV98cV4/
Rumba: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSVHoBHw/
Jive: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSV92v18/

For Single (Solo) Performance:

Cha cha cha: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSVH4mbV/
Rumba: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSV9hkTj/
Jive: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSV9dHsB/

Discussions 

DANCE POSITION

Ballroom or Social Dance Position – partners stand face to face, shoulders and hips parallel.
Boys R hand is placed around Girl’s waist. Girl’s L hand rests lightly against his R shoulders. Boy’s L hand
is raised to the side holding the Girl’s R hand. The fingers of her R hand rest lightly in the palm of the Boy’s
L.

Open or Conversation Position – partners stand side by side, both facing the same direction. Girl
R of partner. Boy’s R is around Girl’s waist in back. Girl’s L hand rest lightly on Boy’s R shoulder. Outside
hands may be joined with arms extended forward or the outside hands maybe on hips or side.

Shoulder – Waist Position – partners face each other. Boy’s places hands on Girl’s waist. Girl’s
hands are on the Boy’s shoulders.

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Cross – Hold Position – partners stand face to face, R hand joined over L hands, extended about
waist level.

Promenade Position – partners stand side by side, both facing on the same direction. Girl at R of
partner. The hand crossed in front, R hands joined over L.

Schottische Position – partners stand side by side, Girl to R of Boy both facing the same direction.
Boy’s R arm around Girl’s waist, her L arm shoulder behind his R shoulder, her L hand resting lightly on
that shoulder, free hands on waist.

Varsovienne Position – partners stand side by side, girls stands to the R and slightly in front of
Boy. Boy reaches R arm over the girl’s R shoulder and takes her R hand in his, his L holds her L a little
above his L shoulder.

Swing is a rhythmic rotation of a couple performed with a walking step or shift steps.

Elbow Swing – hook designated elbows firmly of the hand carried at the height of the locked
elbows. While swinging, pull away from partner at shoulders.

One Hand Swing – with the elbow bent and down , join the designated hands at shoulder height.
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In balancing “pull against pull” while swinging, apply pressure against the thumbs and heels of hands,
pulling away at shoulders.

Two – Hand Swing – Boy present hands at shoulder height with palms up, elbows close to sides
and should support while balancing “pull against pull” leaning away at shoulders.

Waist Swing – In a modified closed ballroom dance positions with R foot and hips adjacent the
support weight of the body on the R foot swing, balance “pull against pull”, leaning away from partners at
shoulder.

Hungarian or Russian Swing – dancers stand facing in opposite direction with R(L) hips
adjacent, each R(L) arm around each others waist in front, on partners hip, L(R) arm curved over head,
both lean slightly away from each other when turning.

Star post – Partners are in opposite directions, their right hands holding each other, lady facing
away from audience ; while gentleman faces the audience.

Challenge position- Partners face each other about a step apart without touching.

Cuddle or skating position – Woman is at man’s left or right side, both facing the same direction;
one arm of man is across woman’s back.

SOCIAL DANCE GUIDELINES

1. Practice correct dancing position even without a partner.
2. Maintain a good standing position. Bring out the best in your look.
3. Keep your weight over the balls of your feet to make you feel quicker and lighter, and place your
weight even on the soles of your shoes. No weight on the heel.
4. Maintain the habit of keeping feet close together unless you are taking a definite step. Feet apart
are not a pretty sight.
5. For a graceful dancing, always turn your toes out, not in.
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6. When dancing with a partner, adapt a comfortable position for both of you; not too close and not
too far.
7. Don’t lean forward or backward. Just assume a natural comfortable dancing companion.
8. When facing the audience, the lady is at the right side of the male.

SOCIAL DANCE ETIQUETTE

1. Do not teach your partner on the dance floor.
2. Anticipate the next step.
3. Be confident strive to become a proficient dancer.
4. Don’t show off.
5. Find mutual topics of interest for conversation, never gossip.

Dancing Personalities
Dancing is an expression of one’s personality. We can read one’s personality and character by the
way he dances. Traits such as timidity, aggressiveness, and consideration for others, arrogance, and other
characteristics are revealed when people dance.
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1. Dancers who loves themselves--- point their toes too gracefully.

2. The cuddly couples--- are fun to watch if they are not related to you.
3. The bully type--- meanders around the dance floor, pushing his partner into everything that comes
his way.
4. The casual dancers--- girl show that sloppy I don’t care posture and the man just shuffling along.
5. The possessive man--- holds tightly on his partner’s back. His posture is crouching as though ready
for a springing pounce.
6. The jealous girl--- clings to her partner like a glue, looks up in his eyes and is always tremendously
attentive.
7. The timid souls--- could almost sink to the floor if you stare at them. Males have an apologetic
manner and takes faltering steps, barely touches his partner. He is hard to follow because he is too
shy to lead. The girls of this type take uncertain steps, droop their arms and get an until-death-do-
us part grip on their partner.

In common usage, Ballroom dance refers to the ten dances of International Standard and
International Latin, though the term is also often used interchangeably with International standard
dances.

International Style
International Standard dances are normally performed with Western Music. A couple dances
counter clockwise around a rectangular floor following the line of dance.
Costume
Women – full gown Men - bow tie and tail coats or tuxedos, vest
Dances: Slow Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Slow Foxtrot, and Quick step

International Latin Dances are performed with contemporary Latin American Music and with the
exception of a few traveling dances.
Costume
Women – Short skirted Latin outfits Men - outfitted in tight fitting shirts and pants
Dances : Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso doble and Jive

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CHA CHA CHA
There are various theories as of the origin of Cha-cha. It could derived from the Spanish chacha
meaning nursemaid, or chachar meaning to chew coca leaves, or from char meaning tea. This dance
evolved from the Mambo and has its origins in the religious ritual dances of West Africa. The music is
usually in 4/4 time, sometimes 2/4. The Cha-cha-cha is a Cuban dance, based on the Rumba. Counting is
1,2, 3 and 4.

CHA CHA CHA BASIC STEPS

Cha cha music is composed in 4/4 time (four beats to a bar of music). For each bar of music there
are 2 slow and 3 quick steps, which may be counted as – one, two, cha, cha, cha or step, step, step, quick
step, quick step. The footwork is simple and mostly focuses on just shifting weight from one foot to
another.

Remember, five steps are taken to four beats of music. Also don't forget that the movements tend to be
somewhat flirtatious. This is definitely a party dance!

INSTRUCTIONS AND DIAGRAMS

Partners face each other. Gentleman starts with the left foot, lady starts with the right foot. Basic
ballroom hold.
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Basic Side Step for Men

1. Sidestep to the left with your left foot

2. Step backward & left with your right foot
3. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
5. Move your left foot to your right foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
7. Step forward & right with your left foot
8. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
10. Move your right foot to your left foot
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Basic Side Step for Women

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1. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

2. Step forward & right with your left foot
3. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
5. Move your right foot to your left foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
7. Step backward & left with your right foot
8. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
10. Move your left foot to your right foot

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
https://youtu.be/QjcWXpvA5e8

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RUMBA
The name Rumba was originally applied specifically to the dancing style with lascivious movement
of the hip, bosom and other flexible parts. The Rumba influence came in the 16th century from the black
slaves from Africa. The native Rumba folk dance is essentially a sex pantomime danced extremely fast
with exaggerated hip movements and with a sensually aggressive attitude of men and a defensive attitude
on the part of women.
The music is written in 4/4 time, which gives 4 counts to each bar of music, 1, 2, 3, 4. The beat
values are 2, 3, 4-1 or quick, quick, slow.

RUMBA BASIC STEPS

Rumba is usually danced to music written in 4/4 time, with four beats to each measure. The basic
step is a very simple box step. It consist of three basic steps - two quick side steps and a slow forward or
backward step. The rhythm of the steps is slow, quick, quick. A slow step is danced over two counts of
music, while a quick step is danced over one count. Rumba is a spot dance which means the couple does
not travel around the dance floor like in many other dances, but rather stays in one location. It is done to
music with slow tempo and emphasizes on hip movements (what we call Cuban motion).

INSTRUCTIONS AND DIAGRAMS

You start dancing in a closed dance position. The man's left hand is holding the lady's right hand
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with the elbows almost touching. The man's right hand is placed underneath the lady's shoulder blade.
The lady's left hand is placed right behind the man's shoulder, flat on his back.

Basic Steps for Men

The gentleman starts with his left foot stepping forward. The man's steps are as follows:

1. Step forward with your left foot

2. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
3. Move your left foot to your right foot
4. Step back with your right foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Move your right foot to your left foot

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Basic Steps for Women

The lady starts with her right foot stepping backward. The woman's steps are as follows:
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1. Step back with your right foot

2. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
3. Move your right foot to your left foot
4. Step forward with your left foot
5. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
6. Move your left foot to your right foot

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
https://youtu.be/ChTOu8db6-U

JIVE
The origin of the word jive is unknown but it may refer to jivetalk, or bad mouthing. This word
reflects the character of the dance for it is sassy and loud. It came from the African American slaves. It is
known by many names, sometimes called Swing, Jitterbug, Lindy hop, or Charleston, although it is
completely different dance. Music is 4/4 time 1,2,3 and 4/ 1 and 2, 3 and 4.

BASIC STEPS
The basic steps for jive are based on a simple six beat sequence: 1-2-3-a-4-5-a-6. The count begins
with the rock step (left foot step back, right foot in place), followed by the two triple steps (chasse) that
are counted: 3-a-4, 5-a-6. The Rock Step is simply changing weight from one foot to the other, except that
it is taking a little step back, instead of to the side. A chasse is a series of three steps to the side. Jive is
generally danced to music with four beats to the bar that usually contains bouncy rhythms and easy
melodies. The basic step (for men) starts with a rock step (changing weight from one foot to the other)
followed by triple step to the left (left, right, left) and triple step to the right (right, left, right). The lady
mirrors the man. Remember, the timing is - 1, 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6.

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INSTRUCTIONS & DIAGRAMS
Jive is danced with the lady and man facing each other. The man's left hand loosely holds the lady's
right hand. The man leads starting with his left foot and the lady follows his movements.

Basic Men's Steps

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1. Step back with your left foot (Rock step)

2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
3. Sidestep to the left with your left foot (Chasse to the left)
4. Move your right foot to your left foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (Chasse to the right)
7. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
8. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

Basic Lady's Steps

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1. Step back with your right foot (Rock step)
2. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
3. Sidestep to the right with your right foot (Chasse to the right)
4. Move your left foot to your right foot
5. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
6. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (Chasse to the left)
7. Sidestep to the left with your right foot
8. Sidestep to the left with your left foot

Practice these steps until you are able to do them in time with music. Don't forget to count: 1-2-3-a-4-5-a-
6.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
https://youtu.be/scqNdXmGRPU

Activities 

Activity 2
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Dance Sports Presentation (20pts)

Based on your pre-activities or the videos you’ve watch from the YouTube. Perform Cha Cha Cha,
Rumba, Jive in a 50 seconds each video presentation. It should be continuous. You will be rate according to
the rubrics below.

You can Perform either Solo or with Pair (Couple)

Solo Performer Mechanics:

 The order of the performance should be Cha cha cha, Rumba, and Jive.
 State Cha cha cha, Rumba, and Jive during the performance.
 You can perform at home.
 Execute same guidelines.
 Music is your choice but make a copyright.
 Execute properly.
Pair or Couple Mechanics:
 The order of the performance should be Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, and Jive.
 State Cha cha cha, Rumba, and Jive during the performance
 You can perform either at home, Gymnasium in Barangay (Social look).
 Music is your choice but make a copyright.
 Wear Facemask in your presentation.
 Male and Female will perform either your classmates, friends, members of the family.
 You may perform 2-6 pairs (Visible to video).
 Execute properly.
 In rumba performance, please do not to be more daring (basic)

Dress Code:
Women – Whole dress, at least below the Knee (not daring) with heels (1-2 inch) + Facemask
Men – Upper: Vest, Polo, (formal) Lower: Black Pants (School) with School Shoes + Facemask

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Rubrics (20 points)

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING

4 3 2 1
Demonstrate the Demonstrate the Demonstrate the Demonstrate the
dance variations dance variations dance variations dance variations
in a smoothest in a smoother in a smooth with errors.
Mastery transition with transition with an transition from
an air of air of confidence with an air of
confidence and and grace confidence and
grace satisfying satisfying people grace satisfy
people in the in the glory of
glory of God. God.
The students The students The students The students
execute perfectly execute properly execute the always miss
the movement the movement movement skills proper
Rhythm skills while skills with with errors while movement skills
dancing to music minimal errors dancing to music while dancing to
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showcasing the while dancing to showcasing the music

work of God music showcasing work of God.
the work of God.
Students are Students are Students are Students are not
highly driven highly driven and highly driven able to perform
and intrinsically intrinsically and intrinsically the movements
motivated to motivated to motivated to in unison.
Movement Space perform all the perform most of perform some of
movements in the movements in the movements
unison giving the unison with in unison giving
appearance of giving the the appearance
working as a appearance of of working as a
unit. working as a unit. unit.
Body posture is Body posture is in Body posture is Poor body
in an excellent better shape in quite good posture while
shape while while performing shape while performing
Body Awareness performing various dance performing various dance
various dance steps as a distinct various dance steps.
steps as a characteristic of a steps.
distinct Patriotic Health
characteristic of Care Professional.
a Patriotic
Health Care
Professional.
Always Occasionally Sometimes Rarely
participates participates participates participates
actively and with actively and with actively and with actively and with
Attitude/Participation enthusiasm enthusiasm. enthusiasm enthusiasm
(during both skill (Improvements (during both skill (during both
work and game needed in work and game skill work and
play). Treats participation play). Sometimes game play).

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themselves, during skill follows Rarely follows
others, work). directions and directions and
equipment and Occasionally can sometimes treats
facilities with treats themselves, treat themselves, themselves,
proper respect others, others, others,
and follows equipment and equipment and equipment and
directions. facilities with facilities poorly. facilities poorly.
proper respect
and follows
direction.

Assessments 

For your Quiz no. 2 in Midterm, Visit on your Google Classroom on the scheduled date.

Reflections 

What are your insights about the word “dance” and history of dance around the world as an art
form? Reflect and show it by performing your activity 1.
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Resources and Additional Resources 

 https://www.dancing4beginners.com/
 http://www.ballroomdanceacademy.com/

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