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 Ballroom
and
Social dances
LESSON 5

Subject Teacher: Subject:

MS REYNALYN B. SANTIAGO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH 3
 Learning Objective:
At the end of the lesson, student must be able to;

Understand the different kind between ballroom

and social dance.
Enumerate the different classifications of
ballroom and social dance.
Appreciate the value of health benefits of
ballroom dance.
 What is social
dances?
Social dances are communal dances performed in any given
space. They are synonymously referred to as ballroom dances,
but ballroom dances are performed in balls or formal social
functions.
Ballroom
Dances
IS A SET OF PARTNER DANCE
which are enjoyed both socially and
competitively around the world.

BECAUSE OF ITS PERFORMANCE AND

ENTERTAINMENT ASPECTS.
Ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage,
film and television.
Ballare
THE TERM BALLROOM DANCING
is derived from the word "ball". which in
turn originates from the latin word ballare
which means to dance.
 Classification of
Social and Ballroom
dances
1. LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
2. MODERN STANDARD DANCES
Latin American
Dances
It distinguish themselves by the costumes
worn by performers. They are somewhat
revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet
sophisticated in nature. They are also
distinguished by the nature of the
movements. They are freer and can be
performed in close or open hold.
Latin American
Dances
CHA CHA
JIVE
PASO DOBLE
RUMBA
SAMBA
 Cha Cha
• The cha-cha dance originated from
Cuba and was originally known as the
cha-cha-cha
• The dance gained popularity around
the 1950's
• It is based on a lively triple step that
can be danced to Cuban music or
Latin rock.
• The cha-cha is a popular, social Latin
dance. Lively and flirtatious, the cha-
cha is full of passion and energy.
 Jive
• The Jive is lively and fast-paced
dance that is typically danced to
up-beat swing or contemporary
music.
• It is a very happy, boppy, energetic
dance with plenty of knee lifting,
bending, rocking and rocking of
hips.
• Originating in the US, this dance
was influenced by the boogie, rock
'n roll, African/American swing and
Lindy Hop.
 Paso Doble
• The Paso Doble is a theatrical Latin dance with
Spanish and French origins.
• It is a dramatic dance that tells a story through
sharp, staccato movements, striking body
poses, and flamenco style footwork.
• The Paso Doble is a passionate dance based
on a Spanish bullfight. The leader represents
the proud Spanish matador and the woman or
follower is the Matador’s cape. The follower will
sometimes also represent the bull, picador or
flamenco dancer.
• The name of the dance, “Paso Doble” is
believed to trace back to a French military
march with a similar name, “Paso Redoble.”
 Rumba
• The Rumba is often referred to as the
"grandfather of the Latin dances."
Originating in Cuba, it first came to the
United States in the early 1920s.
• Rumba is universally recognized as the
dance of love.
• It is danced to slow, sensual music with a
Latin beat and features a hip action
known as “Cuban Motion.”
• Rumba tells the story of love and passion
between a strong man and a teasing
woman. The rumba is considered by many
to be the most romantic and sensual of all
Latin ballroom dances.
 Samba
• The Samba is an energetic and lively
dance that is currently popular in many
parts of the world.
• Syncopated rhythms, bouncing actions,
and rolling hip movements characterize
the dance. It may be danced with or
without a partner.
• It is one of the five international Latin
dances developed in Brazil during the
19th century.
• It is considered the dance of
celebration and joy.
• A Samba dancer is called a sambista.
Modern Standard
Dances
wear formal, ankle length gowns for
females and coat-and-tie for males.
Most of the time, movements in these
are restricted to close ballroom position
with partner.
Modern Standard
Dances
FOXTROT
QUICKSTEP
SLOW WALTZ
TANGO
VIENNESE WALTZ
 • Developed in the 1910's, the Foxtrot reached its
height of popularity in the 1930's
• It is composed of fairly simple walking steps and

Foxtrot
side steps. The dance combines slow steps,
which use two beats of music, and quick steps,
which use one beat of music. The footwork
timing is usually "slow, quick, quick" or "slow, slow,
quick, quick.

• The Foxtrot is a smooth, progressive dance

characterized by long, continuous flowing
movements across the dance floor.
• It is danced to big band (usually vocal)
music.
• The foxtrot is very similar to the waltz. Both
are extremely smooth dances that travel
along a line of dance counterclockwise
around the floor.
Quick Step
• The quickstep is a light-hearted
dance of the standard ballroom
dances.
• The movement of the dance is fast
and powerfully flowing and sprinkled
with syncopations.
• The upbeat melodies that quickstep
is danced to make it suitable for both
formal and informal events.
• Quickstep was developed in the
1920s in New York City and was first
danced by Caribbean and African
dancers.
 Slow waltz
• The Slow Waltz, or the English Waltz, is the
first and perhaps the most famous of the
International Standard dances.
• The Waltz has continued to develop
throughout the 20th century. The Waltz
was born as an Austro-German folk
dance known as the Landler, which was
characterized by the rotating movements
of partners dancing together.
• The Waltz is very characteristic because
of its rise and fall action. As a couple
dances the waltz, they rise and fall
according to the beat of the 3/4 timing of
the music.
Tango
• Tango is a partner dance that
originated in the 1890s.
• It is mostly danced in either
open embrace, where lead
and follow have space
between their bodies, or close
embrace, where the lead and
follow connect either chest-to-
chest or in the upper thigh, hip
area.
 Viennse waltz
• This whirling, thrilling dance dates back
to the early 1700’s in Europe. It was a
dance first popular with the common
folk and then with the upper classes.
• Viennese Waltz is danced in fast ¾ time
with a 1-2-3 rhythm and features a
series of left and right turns as the
couple whirls around the dance floor.
• Viennese Waltz is characterized by its
speed (twice as fast as Waltz) as well as
a rise and fall and sway (less than
Waltz). With its elegance and turns.
 Ballroom Dance sport

Social or ballroom dances are different from dance sport because

the latter is freer in nature and are primarily intended to widen one's
social horizon, for recreation; and fitness. The former is performed in
competition and are referred to as competitive ballroom dancing.
 Health Benefits of
Ballroom Dancing 3.
GOOD P OS T URE AND
P ROP ER BOD Y
1. AL I GNM ENT

H AP P I ER, S T RONGER,
S M ART ER, AND
4.
H EAL T H I ER ONE OF T HE BES T WAY T O
BURN C AL ORI ES AND
S T AY FI T

2. 5.
I M P ROVE M ENT AL EX C EL L ENT
ABI L I T Y C ARD I OVAS C UL AR
EX ERC I SES
Summary
Its summary time!
Question:
1. What is the importance of social
dance for social development?

2. What are the benefits you can

get with social dances?

3. What do you think is the

importance of social and ballroom
dance in your generation?
Short Quiz #1
Reminder:
Read and review our lesson 5 for our short quiz next
week!
Our quiz it will happen in face to face class.

Bring ¼ Index card next week.

No index, no attendance.
 Practical Activity 5
Direction: The students will choose 1 classification of ballroom
and social dance and make a video dance regards to
what classification of dance they choose, the video is
compose of 2-3 minutes only. The students is free to choose
for their partner. Criteria:
Proper Execution/Mastery -
50%
Creativity -10 %
Posture - 20%
Costume – 10 %
Choose of song - 10 %
Deadline: November 30, 2022 - WEDNEDAY Total: 100%