WRITTEN REPORT

IN MAPEH

(PHYSICAL EDUCATION)

SUBMITTED TO:

SERGEI JAMES TEJADA CANONA

SUBMITTED BY (9-Davao Group 3):

LEADER:GIAN KYLA GARCIA

MEMBERS:

SAMANTHA KATE ABAD

MA. JINGLE DALISAY

JENNY MAJAIT

HELEN JOY SINANGOTE

JUSTINE LOBERIA

ANDREI PETALLAR

JM SALAMERO

ROMMEL BITORO

MA. CORAZON BETORO

Social Dances and Dance Mixers

INTRODUCTION

Fitness is a universal concern. Whatever endeavors we’re in, whatever activities we do, our
fitness should always be taken into account if we are to perform them effectively and
efficiently. Fitness is not just for athletes, sportsmen and Physical Education teachers and
fitness instructors. It’s also a concern of students, parents and other members of the
community. If we are to become strong and productive members of our community, we
must address the very basic requirement of such goal, the sustaining base of any endeavor
we undertake, fitness. This module introduces learners to the value of social dances and
dance mixers in the enhancement of their fitness. They will be provided with activities in
modern standard dances which will in turn lead to a greater awareness of the right foods to
eat, proper ways to manage their weight and of course opportunities to maximize the
enhancement of your fitness through social dances. It is expected thereafter that such
practices will be used by learners to influence the lifestyle and fitness practices of their
immediate community.

SOCIAL DANCE AND DANCE MIXERS

SOCIAL DANCE is dance which is recreational and usually performed with a partner and in
groups or as a community activity for fun and enjoyment. Sometimes it does not require a
partner but simply a number of people in a group.

DANCE ETIQUETTE is a set of guidelines that help learners navigate the social dimensions of
dancing. Why do they care about dance etiquette? Because it is essential for them to
maximize how to go about the process of social dancing and have an enjoyable dancing
experience.
 WHAT TO WEAR?

DON’Ts IN TERMS OF OUTFITS and DANCE SHOES:

•Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. It’s not pleasant to have your partner

touch your damp skin.

•Avoid shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt. Partner’s hand may get caught in the

baggy sleeves.

•Avoid accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklaces and big belt

buckles. They can be dangerous. They can catch in partner’s clothing, causing

scratches and bruises.

• Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail. It is difficult to get into closed dance

positions when the lady has long flowing hair. They might get caught in partner’s hands

or may even hit your partner’s face.

BEFORE THE DANCE DURING THE DANCE

•Shower and use a deodorant •Check your grooming

•Brush your teeth and use mouthwash/breath mint •Freshen up and towel off
periodically in the bathroom

•Abstain from foods that produce strong odor •Carrying an extra shirt is

•Don’t smoke, it causes foul mouth and clothing odor for men in case they need to

advisable change

ON THE DANCE FLOOR

Don’t do aerial choreography yourself. They require training by a qualified instructor. They
may eat up space and disturb other dancers or cause injuries with other dancing pairs in the
dancefloor.

NO-FAULT DANCING

•Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures

•Dance to the level of your partner

•The show must go on, say “sorry” to your partner if something went wrong

DEMEANOR

•Be personable, smile and make eye contact with partner.

•Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it’s not your personal style.

•Dance at the level of your partner

•No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your partner

•Do not cut other dancers off.

Nature and Background of Social Dances and Dance Mixers

Theyballroom dances. They are usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may
also be performed in groups. Social dances are classified into two major classifications
namely the

Latin American Dances and the Modern Standard Dances. Social Dances are
communal dances performed in social gatherings in any given space. They are
synonymously referred to as ballroom dances, but the former is performed in balls or formal
social functions. Latin American Dances include the salsa, mambo, meringue, swing, cha-
cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie, and pasodoble. They are called Latin American
dances because most of them are from the Latin-American countries. While the Modern
Standard Dances include the slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot and quickstep. Latin
dances 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.
Standard dances on the other hand, 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.

Social or ballroom dances are different from dancesport 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 competitions and are referred to as competitive ballroom
dancing. The 57 required athleticism has established rules of different levels of difficulty and
is limited to five dances per category only. They are the cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba,
pasodoble and jive for the Latin category and slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot and
quickstep for the standard category.

The origin of dances in both the Latin American and Modern Standard groups might
also help in understanding the nature and background of social dances and dance mixers.
Below is where each of the dances enumerated came from:
Latin American Dances Origin Modern Standard Dances Origin

Cha-cha-cha Cuba Slow Waltz Austria

Rumba Cuba Tango Argentina

Samba Brazil Viennese Waltz Vienna

Paso Doble Spain Foxtrot USA

Jive/Boogie USA Quickstep USA

Swing USA

Merengue Dominican Republic

Salsa Cuba

Mambo Cuba

DANCE MIXERS, on the other hand, are social dances which allow group of performers to
change partners periodically while dancing to allow chance to get to know other members
of the performing group. Its primary function is to maximize the social dimensions of dancing.

TWO MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF SOCIAL DANCES

Latin American Dances

- include the salsa, mambo, meringue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie,
and pasodoble.

-themselves by the costumes worn by performers

- revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet sophisticated in nature

- also distinguished by the nature of the movements

- are freer and can be performed in close or open hold

Modern Standard Dances

- include the slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot and quickstep

- wear formal, ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males

- movements in these are restricted to close ballroom position with partner

They always have to consider the FITT principle. F for frequency, I for intensity, T for time and
the other T for type of the activity. Intensity being one of the most important of the four
mentioned principles, refers to the level of exertion and is closely monitored through their
heart rate. To receive maximum cardiovascular benefits, learners should dance at an
intensity that raises their heart rate from 60% to 80% of your PMHR (Predicted Maximum Heart
Rate). But if they have a special condition which includes inactivity, overweight/obesity,
pregnancy or with special medication, they should consult their doctor before proceeding
to their fitness regimen.

BASIC STEPS IN CHA CHA BASIC STEPS IN WALTZ

-ROCK STEP(WEIGHT TRANSFER) -CLOSE CHANGE

-CHASSE -STEP TURN

-ALEMANA TURN -NATURAL TURN

-NEWYORK -REVERSE TURN

-SPOT TURN

CHA-CHA-CHA:
Legend:

L Left Foot.Fw Forward

R Right Foot.Bw Backward

C Close Step

Basic Combination 1: 1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 5, 2

Basic Combination 2: 1, 2, 6, 8, 2

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 6, 8, 2

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 6, 8, 2
Let’s do the waltz

Legend:

L Left Foot.Fw Forward

R Right Foot.Bw Backward

C Close Step