Department of Education

SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CITY OF MEYCAUAYAN

Pag-asa St., Malhacan, City of Meycauayan, Bulacan

Activity Sheet 9
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MAPEH(Physical Education)
Second Quarter - Week 2
Executes the Skills Involved in the Dance
(PE9RD-llb-h-4)
Monitors Periodically One’s Progress
Towards the Fitness Goals
(PE9PF-IIb-h-28)
 Social Dances and Dance Mixers

LET US KNOW

This lesson introduces learners to the value of social dances and dance
mixers in the enhancement of their fitness. They will be provided with
activities in modern standard dances which will in turn lead to a greater
awareness of the right foods to eat, proper ways to manage their weight and
of course opportunities to maximize the enhancement of your fitness through
social dances.

LET US REVIEW
Salundiwa

Choose one word from the box below that is most familiar with you. Write a
word that describes their experience, description, or anything they can say
about the term they chose.

a. Social Dancing c. Cottillion/Rigodon de Honor

b. Ballroom Dancing d. Dancesport (Competitive Ballroom Dancing)

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 LET US STUDY

DANCE ETIQUETTE

Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help learners navigate the

social dimensions of dancing. Dance etiquette is the set of conventional rules
which govern the social behaviour of social dance by its participants. Such
rules include the way in which the participants should look and the way in
which they approach, dance with and leave their partner.

Why do they care about dance etiquette?

Because it is essential for them to maximize how to go about the process of
social dancing and have an enjoyable dancing experience.

Factors to be considered:

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WHAT TO WEAR

Dancing has its own culture. In social dances and dance mixers, the more
formal the dance, the more formal the outfit. Wear clothing that makes it easy
and enjoyable to dance, both for yourself and your partner. Regardless of how
informal the dance is, always wear dance shoes. Do not wear sneakers or
other shoes with rubber or spongy soles. They can stick to the floor during
turns and spins and cause ankle and knee injuries

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DON’Ts IN TERMS OF OUTFITS and DANCE SHOES:
Do not wear sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole.
Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses.
Avoid shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt.
Avoid accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long
necklaces and big belt buckles
Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail.

https://dubaidance.com/blog/female-dress-code-for-ballroom-dancing

https://dubaidance.com/blog/male-dress-code-for-ballroom-dancing

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PERSONAL GROOMING
BEFORE THE DANCE AFTER THE DANCE
Shower and use a Check your grooming periodically
deodorant
Brush your teeth and use Freshen up and towel off
mouthwash/breath mint periodically in the bathroom
Abstain from foods that Carrying an extra shirt is
produce strong odor. advisable for men in case they
need to change
Don’t smoke, it causes foul
mouth and clothing odor.

ON THE DANCE FLOOR

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NO-FAULT DANCING
Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures
Dance to the level of your partner
The show must go on, say “sorry” to your partner if something went
wrong

DEMEANOR
Be personable, smile and make eye contact with partner.
Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it’s not your personal
style.
Dance at the level of your partner
If you don’t know the dance, be honest, refuse promptly if asked to
dance.
No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your partner
Do not cut other dancers off.

https://dubaidance.com/blog/ballroom-dances-types-
classifications-competitions

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 LET US PRACTICE

In your own home, play ballroom music have someone from your house to
take a picture of you executing the following:
• Finding a partner
• Apply the 6 Dance Etiquette

Point Scale Mastery and Creativity

4 Displays high level of mastery and creativity as seen in
Outstanding routine construction relevant to the identified
movement.
3 Displays mastery and creativity as seen in routine
Very Satisfactory construction but with minimal relevance of movements
to the identified movement
2 Displays mastery and creativity as seen in routine
Satisfactory construction but with no relevance of movements to
identified movement
1 Displays low level of mastery and creativity as seen in
Needs Improvement routine construction and no relevance of movements
to the identified movement

LET US REMEMBER

Why Is Dance Etiquette Important?

It helps you fit in with the social dance crowd and makes social interactions
easier. It helps you keep the peace and avoid getting into conflicts with other
dancers. It helps you avoid offending or upsetting your partner and other
dancers.

Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help us navigate the social

dimensions of dancing.

Why do we care about dance etiquette?

Because it is nice to know how to go about in the dancing circles. It makes
the difference between having a happy or unhappy dancing experience, the
difference between people wanting, or not wanting to dance with you.

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 LET US APPRECIATE

Complete the statement.

1. Dance Etiquette is very important in social dancing because

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2. Social Dancing can help a person to be

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https://arabesquelex.com/sampler-series-of-ballroom-couples-dancing/swing-dancing/

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 LET US PRACTICE MORE

May I Have this dance?

Since social dances and dance mixers are intended to get acquainted with
others who are present in a certain social event, it’s just but proper for you to
bear in mind good manners and social graces in social events.

1. How did you do the activity? Was there an observance of social graces,
order and respect while you were dancing?
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2. What should you have done to make the activity flow more smoothly
and peacefully?
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3. What happens if there’s no decency and respect in a ballroom social

dancing?
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 EVALUATION

Styles Of Dance!

Crossword puzzle. Fill in the puzzle with the correct terms using the clues
below.

Across Down
3. A partner dance that originated in 1. A ballroom dance in triple time
the 1880s along the River Plata, the (3/4) performed by a couple, who
natural border between Argentina and turn rhythmically round and round
Uruguay, and soon spread to the rest as they progress around the dance
of the world. Early this style was floor.
known as tango criollo (Creole tango). 2. A fast ballroom dance of Latin
4. Dancers, usually accompanied by American origin, similar to the
music, tell a story or express a mood mambo, that follows a rhythmic
through their movements. It is pattern based upon a quick three-
characterized by light, graceful step movement.
movements and the use of pointe
shoes with reinforced toes
5. The steps and essential style of this
type of dancing, originated from
dances of Africans brought to the
America as slaves. Originally, the term
for this style of dance encompassed
any dance done to jazz music.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

CAROLINA S. VIOLETA, EdD

Schools Division Superintendent

JERRY D. CRUZ, PhD, CESE

Asst. Schools Division Superintendent

DOMINADOR M. CABRERA, PhD

Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

EDWARD C. JIMENEZ, PhD

Education Program Supervisor- LR Manager

ALFONSO S. MIACO JR.

Education Program Supervisor-MAPEH

RAVINAL P. SANTOS/MAYETTE M. MANGAHAS/WENSIE S. SANTOS

Content/Language/Layout Evaluator

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Developer/Writer

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