Name: ___________________________ Date: _________ Rating/Score_________

LATIN DANCES
Activity 1: Unscramble It!
Directions: Using the given description, arrange the scrambled letters to form the
right word.
1. ( ACH CAH HAC )________________________
This Cuban-born dance similar to the Mambo in style consists of triple chasse steps and
rock steps.

2. ( VIJE ) ________________________________
It is the liveliest, fast and playful dance in the Latin America routine which is sometimes
called Swing, Jitterbug, Lindy Hop or Charleston, even though these are completely
different dances.

3. ( APOS BOLED ) ______________________

This dance is actually from South France, even though it depicts Spanish bullfighting
sounds, drama and movements.

4. ( HUMBAR ) __________________________
This dance which is one of the most lyric, emotional and beautiful dances consists of
two quick steps and then a third slower step that takes two beats to execute.

5. ( MABAS )____________________________
It is the national dance of Brazil characterized by its syncopated rhythms, bouncing
actions, and rolling hip movements.

ACTIVITY 2: Complete the Table

Directions: In this activity, you will demonstrate understanding about Latin
dances in terms of origin and their characteristics.
Latin Dances Origin Characteristics

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Activity 3: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Encircle only the LETTER of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is a term used to refer to dances primarily intended to get to
know other people in a certain formal or semi-formal occasion?
A. ballroom dances C. dancesport
B. festival dances D. hiphop dances

2. What is the general term referring to the DO’s and DON’Ts in social dancing?
A. behaviour C. character
B. dance demeanor D. dance etiquette

3. How do ballroom dances contribute to one’s fitness and well-being?

A.. to cure lifestyle diseases
B. develop one’s talent in dancing.
C. help prevent sedentary lifestyle-related diseases.
D. to help make one physically engaged and active preventing lifestyle diseases

4. Which of the following, aside from fitness, can be developed if one engages in
ballroom dancing activities?
A. respect C. sense of community
B. courtesy D. all of them

5. What happens if one does not have a physically active lifestyle?

A. increased cognitive ability
B. reduced risk of lifestyle diseases
C. prone to weight gain and obesity
D. improved bone and musculoskeletal health

Activity 4: Think and List!

Directions: On the table below, list down the ten (10) benefits of ballroom
dancing.
1.
2.

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4.
5.
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10.

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DANCE ETIQUETTES

Activity 1: Dance Etiquette

Directions: Fill each box at least one dance etiquette in terms of the given

category that you should observe in dancing. The first one is done for you.

Example: Be personable, smile and make eye

contact with partner.

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3. 4.

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Activity 2: Rank Me!

Rank the following group of words in order of the most familiar to least familiar to
you.
______Social Dancing
______Ballroom Dancing
______Cotillion Dance
______Dance Sports
______International Latin Dances

Guide questions:
1. From those words, what do you think do they have in common?
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2. How do you compare these dances to hip-hop or modern dances?

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3. Are decency and respect important in these dances? How are these values
displayed in dancing?______________________________________________
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Activity 3: Ask for a Dance

Directions: Put a check (/) on the blank of the correct answer. Answer the
question that follows.

1. How does the male ask the lady to dance?

____says "would you like to dance with me?"
____Grabs her hand
____Lifts left hand into the air
____Grabs her shoulder
2. How does the lady accept the dance invitation from
the man?
____says "yes I will dance with you."
____Grabs his right hand Source:https://www.fredastaire.com
____Grabs his shoulder /orange/blog/dance-floor-etiquette/
____Grabs his left hand with her right hand

Try to re-enact the situation shown in the picture applying correct dance etiquette.

Activity 4: Proper Dance Etiquette

Directions: Write Proper or Improper
______1. Wear dress shirt and tie during practices and workshops
______2. Wear sexy outfits with low necklines and exposed midriffs for Latin dances.
______3. Wear sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole when dancing ballroom
Dances
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______4. Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses because it is not pleasant to
your partner
______5. Wear accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, etc. when dancing
______6. Take a shower and brush your teeth before the dance.
______7. Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures
______8. After the dance, say thank you and let her go back to her seat.
______9. Teach your partner on the dance floor while dancing.
______10. Be personable, smile and make eye contact with partner.
______11. Dance in the line of dance and move around the floor in a clockwise
direction.
______12. If you bump into someone, or step on someone’s foot, tell them you’re
sorry.
______13. Slow dancers should move to the center of the room.
______14. Show off your dance skills with your partner so he/she will do better.
______15. Make sure you don’t have bad body odor or bad breath.

CHA CHA CHA AND SAMBA

Activity 1: Concept Map
Directions: Write at least two concepts about cha cha cha in each box.

Activity 2: Complete the Table

Directions: Describe the features of cha cha dance.
Dance Features CHA CHA CHA SAMBA

1. Music
2. Time Signature
3. Tempo
4. Timing
5. Beat Value
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Activity 3: Multiple Choice

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Where did the Cha Cha dance originate?
A. America B. Cuba C. Mexico D. Spain

2. What are the 4 basic steps in the Cha Cha?

A. side step, step turn, backward walk, forward walk
B. Side step, forward walk, backward walk, rocking step
C. side step, cross over step, rocking step, forward walk
D. side step, forward walk, backward walk, step together

3. The male takes his first step to the _________ when starting the Cha Cha.
A. Left B. back C. right D. front

4. The lady takes her first step to the __________ when starting the Cha Cha.
A. Left B. right C. back D. front

5. What is the main characteristic of Samba dance?

A. simple forward and backward steps C. quick set of three steps
B. rock steps D. slow-paced steps

Activity 4: Ballroom Dance Positions

Directions: Describe the different dance positions as illustrated in terms of the
positions of the male and female and how the hands are held or placed.
Dance Position Illustration Description

Side by Side
Position

Closed Position

Star Position

Butterfly Position

Varsovienne
Position

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Activity 5: Cha Cha - Basics

Directions: Follow the steps indicated below.
Step 1: Invite one family to be your partner.
Step 2: Play a cha cha cha music and look for enough space where you could dance
well.
Step 3: Perform the basic cha cha steps applying the five ballroom positions shown in
the activity 4. Do it in any counting you prefer.
Step 4: Prepare a video or photo- documentation of your performances.
Step 5: Write your reflection about the activity.

Activity 6: Cha cha – Level Up

Watch more videos of cha cha cha dance and try to learn some new variations
or advanced steps. Create your own routine and dance with a partner. (Video
Presentations may be required.)
Guide Questions:
1. How did you come up with the next level of your dance steps?
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2. Did you enjoy the cha cha dance?
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3. How many more steps and variations did you learn and executed?
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4. Who helped you accomplish this activity? In what way?
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5. How did the dance help you improve your health and fitness?
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Activity 7: My SAMBA Dance!

In this activity, you will be given opportunities to learn and master the basics of samba
Dance. Bear in mind that there is more to a dance than dancing itself. After mastering the
basics, you can already come up with your own combinations. Besides, as you continue
dancing, your fitness will also continue improving.

Objective: Perform with mastery the basic steps and

combinations in any Latin Dance.

Mechanics:
1. Practice the basics of the dance with a partner.
2. Try to learn some new steps ort choreography on
YouTube videos to come up with a dance routine.
3. You may choose a partner to dance with.
4. Fill in the table below with your routine. You may
use an extra paper if needed.
5. Prepare your video presentation or proof of performance with reflection in it.

Basic Name of Step Step Pattern Counting

1
2
3
4
5
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You may watch videos on this link:

https://dance.lovetoknow.com/Types_of_Latin_Dances?fbclid=IwAR3yWQypXvjXGouzTDa8Cv
i5QbJnHXCzt1fLZPDA0_6AnxPtDRaXUy80q9Y
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ANALYTIC RUBRIC FOR DANCE PERFORMANCE

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