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DANCING
History of Line Dance
Line Dancing is one of the popular dances of the
cowboys in the US. It is also known as “L.A. walk,”
named after one the states (Los Angeles) of the
US. Line dancing was first introduced to the
Filipino community abroad and eventually in the
Philippines by Filipino choreographers. It as first
categorized as a folk dance accompanied by banjo
guitar and was usually danced by the country
people after a long, hard work of farming.
 Line dancing was considered a type of social
dance because it can be easily performed by all
ages. It observes the follow-the-leader
technique where dancers have to imitate the
leader’s dance movement.
Line dancing is still being performed in some
disco houses and dance partie today. The
movements of which is similar to “flash mob”
where people dance the same steos all together
using once music.
Line dance as means to be
physically fit
Just like any other type of dance, line
dancing can be used as a form of exercise.
Its repetitive movements will help you
improve your cardiorespiratory endurance
and leg power. Line dancing can be used as
routine exercise and can also play a part in
social gatherings such as parties, seminars,
and trainings.
Common Injuries in Dancing
Muscle Tear
-This occurs when your muscles are
overstretched or torn.
Symptoms: pain, swelling, limited movement
of the affected muscular group, muscle
spasms, stiffness
Treatment: Rest and elevate the injured
muscle; apply cold compress; avoid
overloading efforts in the affected muscle
Common Injuries in Dancing
Tendonitis
-Swelling of a tendon structure as a
consequence of a major trauma or repeated
minor traumas
Symptoms: swelling, pain, and loss of
functional capability
Treatment: avoid activities that can
aggravate the problem; rest the injured area;
apply cold compress
Common Injuries in Dancing
Sprain
-Is a stretched or torn ligament
Symptoms: acute and immediate pain
after the trauma, fast swelling, severe
functional loss of the injured part of the
body
Treatment: apply cold compress, lessen
extra movements of the affected area
The RICE therapy
In case of minor injuries such as sprain,
remember the RICE THERAPY
Rest the sprained or strained area. If
necessary, use a sling for an arm injury
or crutches for a leg or foot injury.
Splint an injured finger or toe by taping
it to an adjacent finger or toe.
The RICE therapy
Ice for 20 minutes every hour. Never put ice directly
against the skin or it may damage the skin. Use a thin
towel for protection.
Compress by wrapping an elastic bandage or sleeve
lightly (not tightly) around the joint or limb. Specialized
braces, such as for the ankle, can work better than an
elastic bandage for removing the swelling.
Elevate the area above the heart if possible
Here are other tips to follow in dancing
• Wear appropriate and comfortable clothing and
shoes
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Resist temptation to dance through pain
• Pay close attention to correct technique
• Be mindful of the limits of your body and do not pust
yourself too fast, too soon
• Perform pro warm-up and cool-down
Learning the Basic Dance Steps
DANCE STEPS STEP PATTERN
Close Step STEP right foot sideward, CLOSE
other foot to your right foot
Touch Step TOUCH right foot forward, CLOSE
right foot to your left foot
Brush Step BRUSH right foot on the floor, step
right foot in place, close left foor to
your right foot
Rock Step STEP one foot forward, RAISE other
foot at the back