Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA VIZCAYA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Department of Culture, Arts and Physical Education

Name: Logan, Zhamira Cynth E._____________________ Date: May 5, 2023_

Course/Yr. & Section: BSCE 2A______________________

DIFFERENT DANCES IN THE LATIN AMERICAN CATEGORY

Assignment # 3

SWING

History and Background

Swing dance is a genre of dancing that emerged alongside the swing style of jazz music from the
1920s to the 1940s. The term "swing" originally referred to the jazz music that inspired the dance style,
which eventually led to the creation of numerous types of swing dance. The Lindy Hop, Collegiate Shag,
and the Charleston are among the most enduring styles that have survived over time, with the Lindy Hop
being the most popular and widely known. Although the term "swing dance" was not commonly used
until later, the genre also includes dances such as Carolina Shag, East Coast Swing, Jive, and Rock and
Roll, which were developed during the 1940s and later.

Music: 4/4 time signature

Dance step Step Patttern Counting Pattern

Open Tuck-In Step L foot back, away from 1, 2, 1 and 2, 1 and 2
partner, Replace weight to R
foot, Compact triple step in
place, LRL, Compact triple
step in place, RLR.
Handshake Tuck-In Step L foot back, away from 1, 2, 1 and 2, 1 and 2
partner, Replace weight to R
foot, Compact triple step in
place, LRL, Compact triple
step in place, RLR.
6-count basic Step L foot back in fallaway 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6
position, Replace weight to
right foot in promenade
position, Triple step to left,
LRL, Triple step to right, RLR.
Kick basic Step L foot back in fallaway 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
position, Replace weight to R
foot in promenade position,
Kick L foot forward, outside
partner's R foot, Close L foot
to R foot, or place L foot
slightly to side, Kick R foot
forward, between partner's feet,
Close R foot to L foot, or place
R foot slightly to side.
Throwout Step L foot side & slightly 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6
forward in cross-body position,
Replace weight to R foot,
Compact triple step, LRL.
Anchor triple step, RLR.
Underarm Turn to Right Step L foot back, away from 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5 and 6
partner, Replace weight to R
foot. Triple step to side, LRL.
 Triple step to side, RLR.
Underarm pass Step L foot back and slightly 1, 2, 1 and 2, 1 and 2
leftward, Close R foot to F
foot, slightly back, Triple step
to side, LRL, Compact triple
step in place, RLR.
Closed Tuck-In Step L foot back in fallaway 1, 2, 1 and 2, 1 and 2
position, Replace weight to R
foot in promenade position,
Compact triple step in place,
LRL, Triple step to side, RLR.
Legend: R – right L – left

SALSA

History and Background

Salsa is another popular Latin dance that originated in Cuba and grew out of earlier dance forms
such as Son, Son Montuno, Mamba, and Cha Cha Cha. The dance was also enriched with Puerto Rican
influences from Bomba and Plena. Although the exact origin of the term "Salsa" is not clear, it is believed
to have been introduced to the public through the efforts of record labels and promoters. The dance is
characterized by its dynamic movements and intricate footwork, lively rhythms, and flirtatious energy,
and has become one of the most popular Latin dances worldwide.

Music: 4/4 time signature

Dance step Step Patttern Counting Pattern

Salsa Basic Step L foot forward, Replace 1-2-3, 5-6-7
weight to R foot, Close L foot
to R foot, Step R foot back,
Replace weight to L foot,
Close R foot to L foot.
Stop & go Step L foot back, Replace 1-2-3, 5-6-7
weight to R foot, Step L foot
side, Step R foot forward,
Replace weight to L foot, Step
R foot diagonally back, ended
back.
Cumbia Basic Step L foot cross behind R 1-2-3
foot, Replace weight to the R
foot, Step L foot side.
Cross Body Lead Step L foot forward, replace 1-2-3, 5-6-7
weight to R foot, L foot side in
cross-body lead position, R
foot back in cross-body lead
position, Replace weight to L
foot, toe turned out, Step R
foot forward.
Back Pass L foot back, replace weight to r 1-2-3, 5-6-7
foot, step L foot forward,
toward partner’s right side,
Step R foot side, L foot
forward in counter promenade
position, R foot side.
Back Spot Turn Step L foot forward, Replace 1-2-3, 5-6-7
weight to R foot, step L foot
side, Step R foot cross behind
L foot, Step L foot side, Close
R foot to L foot.
Hand Push Basic Step L foot forward, Replace 1-2-3, 5-6-7
weight to R foot, Step L foot

Underarm Turn to R
Legend: R – right L – left
History and Background
Mambo is a Latin ballroom dance that originated in Cuba and is characterized by its lively and
sensual movements and enticing rhythms. Some sources suggest that the dance's name was derived from
Haitian voodoo priests called "Mambo" or the drums they used in their rituals. Other sources suggest that
"Mambo" means "shake it" or "a conversation with the Gods." The dance became popular worldwide due
to its infectious rhythms and playful movements.
Music: 4/4 time signature
Dance step
Mambo Basic
Progressive Basic
Side Breaks
Fifth Position Breaks
Stop & Go
Turnstile
back, Step R foot back,
Replace weight to L foot, Step
R foot forward.
Step L foot forward, Replace 1-2-3, 5-6-7
weight to R foot, Step L foot
back, Step R foot back,
Replace weight to L foot, Step
R foot forward.
MAMBO
Step Patttern Counting Pattern
Step L foot forward, Replace 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
weight to R foot, Step L foot
side, Step R foot back, Replace
weight to L foot, Step R foot
side.
Step L foot forward, Replace 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
weight to R foot, Step L foot
back, Step R foot back,
Replace weight to L foot, Step
R foot forward.
Step L foot side, Replace 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
weight to r foot, Close L foot
to R foot, Step R foot side,
Replace weight to L foot,
Close R foot to L foot.
Step L foot back in fallaway 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
position, small step (5th
position), Replace weight to R
foot in promenade position,
Step L foot side, Step R foot
back in counter fallaway
position, small step (5th
position), Replace weight to L
foot in counter-promenade
position, Step R foot side.
Step L foot back, away from 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
partner, Replace weight to R
Step L foot side, Step R foot
forward, Replace weight to L
foot, Step R foot diagonally
back, ended back.
Step L foot back, away from 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
partner, Replace weight to R
Step L foot diagonally forward,
toward partner’s Step R foot
forward, Step L foot forward,
Step R foot side & slightly
forward.
 Crossover Turns Step L foot forward in L side- 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
by-side position, Step R foot
forward in R side-by-side
position, Step L foot side, Step
R foot forward in R side-by-
side position, Step L foot
forward on L side-by-side
position, Step R foot side.
Fallaway Rock & Swivel Step L foot back in fallaway 2, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 1
position, Replace weight to R
foot in promenade position,
Step L foot side, facing
partner, Swivel to L on L foot,
Step R foot forward in
promenade position and
CBMP, Step L foot side, facing
partner, Close R foot to L foot.
Legend: R – right L – left