Physical Education 9 -known because of bole (swinging of leg into air) and

I. gancho (hooking a leg around a partner)

Social dances also called ballroom dances are intended - 2/4 time signature
primarily to get to know other people. They are usually Rumba
performed in pairs, male and female, but may also be - the movement is quick-quick-slow with side-to-side
performed in groups exaggerated hip movements
(classifications) - 4/4 time sig
Latin American Dances Jive
- include salsa, mambo, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, and - fastest latin dance
jive - 4/4 time sig
- they are freer and somewhat revealing, sexy yet Cha-cha-cha
sophisticated. - originated in Cuba
Modern Standard Dances
- slow waltz, and tango
- wear formal, ankle length gowns and most of the time
have the movements that are restricted.
Dance Sport - a combination of art and sport. Also called
“ “competitive ballroom dancing”
Dance Mizers
- social dances which allow a group of performers to
change partners periodically while dancing to allow
chance to get to know other members.
FITT principle
F-frequency
>how often your exercise
I-intensity
>level of exertion
T-time
>how long you work
T-type
>distinct type of your exercise
To receive max cardiovascular benef, you should dance
at an intensity that raises your heart rate from 60%-
80% of your PMHR (predicted maximum heart rate).
PMHR-(age)
Waltz
- ¾ time signature
- derived from german term “waltzen” means to roll or
to turn
Tango