Direction: Write the correct letter of the country of origin

of the social dances in each number. (DONE ALREADY)

COLUMN A COLUMN B
____1. Cha-cha-cha Dance A. Cuba
____2. Mambo Dance B. Austria
____3.Salsa Dance C. Dominican Republic
____4. Merengue D. USA
____5. Swing E. Argentina
____6. Slow waltz
____7. Tango
____8. Viennese waltz
____9. Foxtrot
____10. Quickstep
ANSWER:
COLUMN A COLUMN B
A1. Cha-cha-cha Dance A. Cuba
A 2. Mambo Dance B. Austria
A 3.Salsa Dance C. Dominican Republic
C 4. Merengue D. USA
D 5. Swing E. Argentina
B 6. Slow waltz
E 7. Tango
B 8. Viennese waltz
D 9. Foxtrot
D 10. Quickstep
SOCIAL
DANCES
 Dance Etiquette
1. NO – FAULT DANCING
Never blame your partner.
Dance to the level of your partner.
2. ENJOYING THE DANCE
Be sensitive to your partner’s preferences.
Observe proper demeanor
3. TEACHING ON THE FLOOR
Solicit teaching from the appropriate person in the right
place at the right time.
Avoid unsolicited teaching.
4. PERSONAL GROOMING
Before the dance
a. Practice good hygiene (e.g., shower, wear deodorant,
brush teeth).
b. Abstain from certain items or activities (e.g., eating food
with strong smell)
During the dance
a. Check grooming and freshen up.
b. Carry extra clothes.
5. WHAT TO WEAR
Follow dress protocol.
Prioritize comfort and safety when choosing
clothes.
6. ASKING FOR A DANCE
Dance with as many as possible.
Decline a dance in a polite but straightforward
manner.
Do not be discouraged if declined.
7. ON THE FLOOR
Follow the line of dance to minimize
collisions.
Be cautions when getting onto the floor.
Share the floor with others.
Leave the floor courteously and cautiously.
Do not perform aerials and choreography
unless authorized.
Leave entrances unobstructed.
 What is Social Dances?
Social dances is dances intended primarily to get to know other
people in attendance to a certain social function. They called
ballroom dances. They are usually performed in pairs, male and
female, but may also be performed in groups.
The term ‘ballroom dancing’ is called derived from the word
“ball”, which in turns originates from the Latin word ballare
which means ‘to dance’.
 There are two classifications of social dances;
1. Latin American Dances
It can be determined through the costume worn by the performers.
It revealing, tight-fitting, sexy and sophisticated in nature.
The movement shows rhythmic expression, sensual, and spicy style.

Here are the selected Social dances of a Latin American Dances;

1. Cha-cha-cha – Cuba
2. Mambo – Cuba
3. Salsa – Cuba
4. Merengue – Dominican Republic
5. Swing – USA
2. Modern Standard Dances
Its 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.

Here are the Social dances of a Modern Standard Dances;

1. Slow waltz – Austria
2. Tango – Argentina
3. Viennese – Vienna/ Austria
4. Foxtrot – USA
5. Quickstep – USA
 The five Latin American Dances
1. Cha-cha-cha Dance – Country of Origin: Cuba
It is lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance.
The music for the cha-cha-cha dance is energetic and with a
steady beat.
The music may involve complex polyrhythms.
2. Mambo Dance – Country of Origin: Cuba
It is recognized as a fast and spicy dance.
The Cuban motion, staccato movement and
expression of rhythm through the body is
not acceptable.
3. Salsa Dance – Country of Origin: Cuba
It is a combination of many Latin and Afro-
Caribbean dances whose movements was
coming from in the Cuban Son, cha-cha-cha,
mambo and other dance forms.
4. Merengue – Country of Origin: Dominican
Republic
It is described as a fun, fast and easy dance
made up of simple steps.
It is composed of a non-progressive dance,
but can also travel counter-clockwise around
the floor.
5. Swing – Country of Origin: USA
It is known as an energetic style of dancing in
which a dancer often lifts, spins and flips
his/her partners.
 The five Modern Standard Dances
1. Slow Waltz – Country of Origin: Austria
A dance in ¾ time and is characterized by its graceful
rise and fall motion. It is a dance primarily in closed
position to the music of the same name.
2. Tango – Country of Origin: Argentina
A ballroom dance of Argentina origin in 2/4
time with a basic pattern of step-step-step-
step-close and characterized by long pauses
and stylized body positions.
3. Viennese Waltz – Country of Origin: Austria
The Viennese waltz is a rotary dance where the dancers are
constantly turning either in a clockwise (“natural”) or
counter-clockwise (“reverse”) direction interspersed with non-
rotating change steps to switch between the directions of
rotation. A true Viennese waltz consists only of turns and
change steps.
Dance with a step, slide, and step in ¾ time.
4. Foxtrot – Country of Origin: US
A ballroom dance in 4/4 time, with alteration
of two slow and two quick steps.
A duple time with slow walking steps, quick
running steps, and the step of the two-step:
also the music for this dance.
5. Quickstep – Country of Origin: USA
A light-hearted dance of the standard ballroom
dances. The movement of the dance is a fast and
powerfully flowing and sprinkled with
syncopations.
The upbeat melodies that quickstep is dance to
make it suitable for both formal and informal
events.
 The Fundamental or Basic Position of
Arms and Feet in Social Dance
1ST POSITION – Heels close together toes a part with an angle
of about 45 degrees. Both arms raising a circle in front of chest
with a finger tips about an inch apart.
2ND POSITION – Feet a part sideward of about pace
distance. Both arms raise sideward with a graceful
curve at a shoulder level.
3RD POSITION – Heel of one foot close to in stop of
other foot. One arm raise sideward as a second
position, other arm raise over head.
4TH POSITION – One foot in front of the other foot of
a pace distance. One arm raise in front as a first
position, other arm raise over head.
5TH POSITION – Heel of front foot close to big toe of
rare foot. Both arms raise over head.
 ACTIVITY NO. 01: INDIVIDUAL
ACTIVTY
Directions:
1. Study and memorize the 5 basic positions of
arms and feet in dancing social dance.
2. Demonstration Activity.
3. Video or Picture yourself and send it to me
through PM. (MY messenger acct. or My
GMAIL acct. arviebayna@gmailcom)
 Rubric Scale – Equivalent and Interpretation
SCALE EQUIV. GRADE INTERPRETATION
IN PERCENT (%)

5 95% - 100% You showed an excellence performance!

Congratulations.
4 89% - 94% You did a very good performance although
you committed minimal errors. Try to work
on it. Keep it up.
3 82% - 88% You did a good performance. Try to exert
efforts in getting high grade.

2 75% - 81% Your grade through passing shows that you

did not do your best.
The 7 Benefits can we
derive from active
participation in
BALLROOM
DANCING to our
health
1. Improves body coordination
2. Improves balance and muscle tone
3. Improves posture and flexibility
4. Increases bone density
5. Decrease risk of dementia and other metal
illness
6. Decreases psychological stress
7. Minimizes risk for heart – related diseases
like high blood pressure.
2. What value do social
dances develop in
community fitness?
1. Self-discipline
2. Appreciation
3. Socialization
4. Camaraderie
5. Teamwork
6. Healthful living
ACTIVITY NO. 02: MULTIPLE CHOICE.(Answer it
in ½ sheet of paper)
Direction: Answer the following questions. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
____1. A dances intended primarily to get to know other
people in attendance to a certain social function.
a. Cha-cha-cha dance
b. Ballroom dances
c. Latin American Dances
d. Social dances
____2. It is a Latin word ballare which means
‘to dance’.
a. Cha-cha-cha dance
b. Ballroom dance/dancing
c. Latin American Dances
d. Social dances
____3. It is lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance.
a. Cha-cha-cha dance
b. Ballroom dances
c. Modern Standard Dances
d. Social dances
____4. It can be determined through the
costume worn by the performers.
a. Cha-cha-cha dance
b. Ballroom dance
c. Latin American Dances
d. Social dances
____5. Its wear formal, ankle length gowns for
females and coat-and tie for males.
a. Cha-cha-cha dance
b. Ballroom dances
c. Modern Standard Dances
d. Social dances
ENUMERATION:
•1-3. Give at least (3) three benefits derive from
active participation in Ballroom dancing.
1.
2.
3.
•4-5. Give at least (2) two value of social dances
develop in community.
4.
5.
ACTIVITY NO. 03: ESSAY 10 points each (Answer it in
Short Bond paper)
Directions: Answer the following questions.
1.What do you think are the benefits that can be derived from Ballroom dances? In
personal aspect? Social? Economic? Environmental?
2. In Philippines context what is the purpose and importance of Ballroom dancing?
3. As a (1) Learner (2) Community member (3) Tourism Catalyst of conservation, what
should be done to preserve Social dances?
4. What is the role of Social dances in the culture of people?
5. Why do we have to preserve our traditional dances?
6. What is the significance of ballroom dance in modern lives?
7. What is the role of ballroom dance in relation to human beings?
8. How do Social dances give empowerment to the culture of its different origins such as
province, tribes, ethnic, group, and to the country of the Philippines?