Serafin B.

Secondary School Teacher I- Region XII

Villodres III
DepEd National Licensed Adjudicator
Regional Sports Manager – Region XII
National Accredited Technical Official
Writer- DepEd Sports Manual

DepEd Dancesport Association of the Philippines

 OUTLINE

• NATURE AND BACKROUND

OF DANCESPORT

• WDSF/ PDSF HISTORY

• GENERALITIES IN
DANCESPORT
 NATURE AND
BACKGROUND OF
DANCESPORT
DANCESPORT

Widely known as competitive Ballroom Dancing, renamed

to suit its modern image as a demanding sport.
It has an objective of displaying technical quality,
movement to music, partnering skills and choreography
and presentation in the performance of a dance routine in
any of the five dances of two dance disciplines.
 2 DISCIPLINES

LATIN-AMERICAN MODERN STANDARD

• SAMBA • SLOW WALTZ

• CHACHACHA • TANGO
• RUMBA • VIENNESSE WALTZ
• PASO DOBLE • SLOW FOXTROT
• JIVE • QUICKSTEP
WDSF/ PDSF
HISTORY

DepEd Dancesport Association of the Philippines

1957- International DanceSport Federation (IDSF) is
founded under the name of International Council of
Amateur Dancers (ICAD) in Weisbaden, Germany.
1990- ICAD changes its name to International DanceSport
Federation (IDSF).
1995- IDSF and DanceSport are provisionally recognized
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
1997- IDSF and DanceSport are granted full recognition
by the 106th session of IOC in Lausanne, Switzerland.
2001- IDSF establishes an Anti-Doping Commission and
subscribes to the world Anti-Doping Code.
2006- IDSF establishes an Athletes’ Commission and a
Disciplinary Council.
2008- IDSF entered into a co-operation agreement with the
International Paralympic Committee (IPC) pledging to develop
and promote Para DanceSport, the discipline involving
athletes in a wheelchair.
2011- The IDSF Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in
Luxemburg agreed to change the name of the Federation to

World DanceSport Federation (WDSF).

2016- On the 6th December, BREAKING was accepted into the
2018 youth Olympic Games.
2016- Passing AJS & GK Tests became a requirement of all
Adjudicators who wished to qualify for selection to judge

Championships, Cups, Grand Slams and Games.

2017- Marked the 60th Anniversary of WDSF.
BREAKING
Introduced in the Philippines by the
pioneering efforts Ms. Rebecca
“Becky” Garcia along with other
enthusiasts by organizing the
Dancesport Council of the Philippines,
Inc (DSCPI) in 1996, now known as the
Philippine Dancesport Federation
(PDSF) in 2019.
2005 – Dancesport was introduced to Department
of Education

2006 – First Dancesport Competition in BICOL

under TFSS

2010 – Second Dancesport Competition in

TARLAC under TFSS
 GENERALITIES
IN DANCESPORT
 QUANTITY OF TURNS

This describes the quantity of turn that the dancer

produces during the execution of a step and is
measured from the solar plexus (under the sternum).
 QUANTITY OF TURNS

5/8 of Turn 3 /4 of Turn 7/8 of Turn Whole Turn

 ALIGNMENT and DIRECTION

This is the description of how the dancer is oriented

over the specific direction (alignment). This technical
detail is mostly a choreographic suggestion.
ALIGNMENT and DIRECTION
 FOOT ACTIONS

The foot action describes which part of the foot is in contact

with the floor (with or without weight) during the execution
of the step and how it is placed.

HEEL
TOE
FOOT ACTIONS

WHOLE FOOT OR FLAT FOOT

 FOOT ACTIONS

INSIDE EDGE OF WHOLE

INSIDE EDGE OF TOE
FOOT
OUTSIDE EDGE OF TOE
INSIDE EDGE OF BALL
FOOT ACTIONS
 COUPLE POSITIONS
LATIN -AMERICAN
EXTENDED OPEN
CLOSE POSITION OPEN POSITION POSITION
 COUPLE POSITIONS
LATIN -AMERICAN
RIGHT DIAGONAL POSITION
LEFT DIAGONAL POSITION

EXTENDED LEFT SIDE POSITION

 RIGHT SIDE POSITION BACK RIGHT DIAGONAL
LEFT SIDE POSITION POSITION
 BACK OPEN POSITION EXTENDED BACK OPEN
BACK CLOSE POSITION POSITION
 COUPLE POSITIONS
LATIN -AMERICAN
BACK LEFT DIAGONAL PROMENADE POSITION COUNTER PROMENADE
POSITION POSITION
 COUPLE POSITIONS
LATIN -AMERICAN
FALLAWAY POSITION COUNTER FALLAWAY POSITION
COUPLE POSITIONS
MODERN STANDARD
COUNTER PROMENADE
CLOSED POSITION POSITION
PROMENADE POSITION
 COUNTER FALLAWAY POSITION
FALLAWAY POSITION WING POSITION
 RIGHT ANGLE POSITION
OUTSIDE PARTNER POSITION LEFT ANGLE POSITION
MUSIC/ TIMING AND TEMPO

LATIN-AMERICAN
MODERN STANDARD
ABSOLUTE JUDGING SYSTEM
AJS
Skating System Vs Absolute Judgement

Relative Scores
(COMPARISON)

Vs

Objective Scores
(PERFORMANCE ORIENTED)
Based on Comparison
Based on ABSOLUTE
JUDGING
Importance of Absolute Judgement
• A scoring system that is consistent with
other sports.
• Marks can be displayed for all to view and
easily understand.
• Marking of athletes based on
their accomplishment.
 4 JUDGING
COMPONENTS
TQ - Technical Qualities
MM - Movement to Music
PS - Partnering Skills
CP - Choreography & Presentation
 Marking Scale
• 10 Outstanding
• 9 Superior
• 8 Very Good
• 7 Good • 5 Average
• 6 Above Average • 4 Fair
• 3 Weak
• 2 Poor
• 1 Very Poor
Group Dance – 6 Couples
Group Dance – 6 Couples
TECHNICAL QUALITIES
(TQ)
SUB-COMPONENTS
STANDARD LATIN

1. POSTURE
2. DANCE HOLDS
3. CENTRE
4. BALANCE
5. FOOT SKILLS (FOOT ACTION
AND PLACEMENT)
6. BODY ACTIONS
7. DRIVE ACTIONS
8. PREPARATION TO MOVE
9. RISE AND FALL
10.SWING
11. PIVOT/PIVOTING
ACTIONS/CONTINUOUS SPINS
12. SKILLED FIGURES
1. POSTURE
2. DANCE HOLDS
3. BALANCE
4. FOOT ACTIONS
5. LATIN ACTIONS
6. GENERAL ACTIONS
7. PREPARATION-ACTION-RECOVERY
8. SPINS AND TURNS
9. ISOLATION/COORDINATION
10. SKILLED FIGURES
11. DYNAMICS
12. LINES AND EXTENDED LINES
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC (MM)
SUB-COMPONENTS
STANDARD LATIN

1. TIMING 1. TIMING

2. RHYTHM 2. RHYTHM

3. MUSICAL STRUCTURE 3. MUSICAL STRUCTURE

PARTNERING SKILLS
(PS)
SUB-COMPONENTS
STANDARD LATIN
1. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION
1. PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION
2.OVERBALANCE/COUNTERBALANCE/ 2. OVERBALANCE/
COUNTERBALANCE/
HOLDS/DROPS HOLDS/DROPS
3. USE OF SPACE
3.TIME AND SPACE
4. SYNCHRONIZATION
4. CONSISTENCY
5. CONSISTENCY
CHOREOGRAPHY &
PRESENTATION(CP)
SUB-COMPONENTS
STANDARD
1. STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
2. NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
3. POSITIONING – FLOOR CRAFT
4. CHARACTERISATION
5. ENERGY APPLICATION
6. ATMOSPHERE
LATIN
1. STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION
2. NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
3. POSITIONING – FLOOR CRAFT
4. CHARACTERISATION
5. ENERGY APPLICATION
6. ATMOSPHERE
 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS
(PAS)
Action statements which describe the expected
performance and the required skill.

INDICATIVE QUALITIES (IQs)

Statements describing the visual
performance qualities.
 Standard
TQ –
Posture

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS (PAS)

Action statements which describe the expected
performance and the required skill.
6 Points - Production of aligned body structure (head, shoulder, rib cage, legs and feet)
in static positions and during movement.

8 Points - Maintenance of correct body structure while performing dance movement

and lines with minimum effort.

10 Points - Progressive and correct changes in posture in relation to the movement

created.
 Standard
TQ –
Posture

INDICATIVE QUALITIES (IQs)

Statements describing the visual performance qualities.
6 Points - Maintain General Line
Body Weight aligned
Few compensatory movements, visible tension are permitted

8 Points - Maintain Correct Posture

Precise Vertical Line
Very minor distortions occur

10 Points - Extremely Precise Vertical Line identified.

Correct posture with zero distortions or compensatory movements,
no visible tension
Posture in Standard
The position taken by the body to counteract the force of
gravity in either a static or moving situation.

1) A light stretching of abdominal muscles

& slight stretch of back
2) Control of pelvic muscles, waistline stays parrallel
to floor
3) Weight is transferred over ball of the foot, knees
slightly flexed (see additional notes)
Posture in Standard – During 3rd phase
Weight is transferred over ball of the foot, knees slightly
flexed
a) Angle of Body MUST remain same in relation to the floor
b) Lady - creates a backward curing line moving head backwards, by
extending top part of body (chest area up).
Top part of body creates a line to left.
Shoulder line remains parrallel to the floor.
Head upright in relation to spine.
Neck long and shoulders relaxed.
Posture in Latin
Man – the following points should be held in a vertical line:
• Center of head (Ear)
• Center of Shoulders
• Center of Hips
This vertical line will fall over different areas of the feet depending on action being
taken.
In every dance the weight should be held towards inside of the feet.

Lady – Slightly different to the man

• Rib cage undergoes a very slight translation forwards (1-2cm)
• Pelvis undergoes a very slight anteversion backwards (1-2cm)
 Latin
PS -
Synchronization

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS (PAS)

Action statements which describe the expected
performance and the required skill.
6 Points - The ability to synchronize when performing the same actions in time, with or
without contact.

8 Points - Demonstration of awareness of specific synchronized moments, not

necessarily performing the same movements at the same time

10 Points - Demonstration of constant awareness and a sense of being in sync

at all times.
 Latin
PS -
Synchronization

INDICATIVE QUALITIES (IQs)

Statements describing the visual performance qualities.
6 Points - * In movements involving different combined actions, the dancers are
mostly synchronized but with visible adjustments.
* Only foot actions are synchronized while body actions are slightly
different.

8 Points - * In movements involving different combined actions, the dancers are

mostly synchronized and visibly coordinated.
* Foot and body actions are synchronized visibly.

10 Points - * In movements involving different combined actions,

the dancers are extremely precise in their synchronization.
* Foot and body actions are extremely synchronized visibly.
 Standard
CP-
Positioning,
Floor Craft

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS (PAS)

Action statements which describe the expected
performance and the required skill.
6 Points - Demonstration of the ability to choose a space on the floor adapted to the
choreography.

8 Points - Demonstration of the ability to choose a position on the floor based on the
choreography and control/stop their choreography to avoid collisions
with other couples.

10 Points - Demonstration of the ability to choose a position in relation to the floor and
other couples, adapting movements to avoid collisions with other
couples without affecting the overall coordination.
 Standard
CP-
Positioning,
Floor Craft

INDICATIVE QUALITIES (IQs)

Statements describing the visual performance qualities.
6 Points - * Choreography performed without dancing excessively close (1meter)
to edge of floor/judges.
* On most occasions avoid collisions, intimidation or disturbance of other
couples.

8 Points - * Demonstrates flexibility in selection of direction and positions.

* Ability to avoid collisions under most circumstances.

10 Points -* Ability in finding available and suitable space on the floor to

best present the performance.
* Ability to avoid collisions at all times, except during
unavoidable situations caused by other couples.
 Latin
MM-
Timing/
Shuffle Timing

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT STANDARDS (PAS)

Action statements which describe the expected
performance and the required skill.
6 Points - Performance of dance steps and figures to the tempo and time signature
of the music.

8 Points - Accurate performance of dance steps and figures to the tempo and time
signature of the music.

10 Points - Demonstration of timing and Shuffle Timing in all dance movements and
actions.
 Latin
MM-
Timing/
Shuffle Timing
INDICATIVE QUALITIES (IQs)
Statements describing the visual performance qualities.
6 Points - * Simple Steps and movements are danced efficiently to the music
designated.
* Fundamental timings of figures are shown.

8 Points - * All steps and movements are danced efficiently and are timed precisely
most of the time to the designated timing.
* All fundamental rules about timing are followed most of the time
(including delayed actions).

10 Points - * All steps and movements are danced dynamically and efficiently and
are timed precisely with the designated timing all the time.
* All fundamental rules about timing are followed at all times (including
delayed actions).
 Establish Clear Judging Criteria

• Step 1 : Establish your Judging Components

• Step 2 : Study the performance based on PAS and IQs

• Step 3 : Award the marks accordingly for each couple

 ABSOLUTE
• Do JUDGEMENT
Score based on performance on the day
Score based on ONLY the component under review

• Don’t
Compare Couples

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