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Module 2: Social Dance and Dance Mixers
Lesson 1: Nature and Background of Social Dances and Dance Mixers
I. Introduction
Welcome to the first part of your lesson in Social Dances and Dance Mixers, the
Nature and Back ground of Social Dances. In this lesson you will be familiarize on different
social dances that have been dancing in the community.
The Objectives of this lesson:
Describe the nature and background of social dances and dance mixers.
Explain the implication of social dances and dance mixers to one’s fitness
and well-being.
Choreograph a simple routine in a specific genre.
Appreciate the importance of social dance participation in the community.
Engagement Activity
A. Say “UH if you are agreeing in the following statements and say “AH” if not.
1. Dance is an art the express through movement.
UH AH
2. Ballroom dancing is a social dancing.
UH AH
3. The term ballroom dance derived from the word dancing in the room.
UH AH
4. Cha-cha-cha originated in America.
UH AH
5. A dance frequently performed in a theatre setting is called Concert Dance.
UH AH
II. Development
Who loves dancing? What do you feel when you are dancing? How do you describe
social dances? What is your preferred social dance? Well, we find it out on the
continuation of this lesson.
Vocabulary:
1. Social Dance
2. Dance Mixers
3. Categories of Social Dances
4. Origin of Social Dances
5. Ballroom Dances
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III. Engagement
There are guidelines that help you direct the social dimensions of dancing, it called
as Dance Etiquette. Dance etiquette is the set of conventional rules which govern the
social behavior of social dance by its participants.1
With the assistance of your parent, shade the correct ETIQUETTE in performing
social dances.
ETIQUETTE GENTLEMEN LADIES
Regular Coat Ball Gown
Regular Neck Tie Evening Gown
Solid Color T-shirts Anything that display
conservative
Attire
Tail Coat Cocktail Gown
Polo Shirt Toned down appearance
Black Trouser Dinner Dress
Cotton Slacks Flowing Pants
Shower and use deodorant
Freshen up and towel off periodically
Personal Grooming Abstain from foods that produce strong odor
Treat yourself as a artist
Don’t smoke
Be personable
Dance in the level of your partner
On the dance floor Wear sneaker or any shoe w/ rubber sole.
Be shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt
Do not cut other dancers off
Application
Make a video of yourself dancing your favorite social dances. Upload your video to
______________.
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IV. Assimilation
A. Choose the best answer on each question.
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 B. dance sport C. festival dances D. social dances
2. Slow Waltz and Viennese Waltz originated for _________.
A. USA B. Argentina C. Austria D. Cuba
3. Social dances are of two classifications namely, Latin American and Modern
Standard Dances. Which of the following is an example of Modern Standard
Dances?
A. cha-cha-cha B. jive C. rumba D. waltz
4. Which from the following are considered as dance mixers.
A. samba B. cotillion C. mambo D. foxtrot
5. It is a quick version of foxtrot of ballroom dances.
A. boggie B. quickstep C. swing D. mambo
B. Word Puzzle. Answer the following question and write your answer on the box.
Across:
1. The main purpose of this dance is ritualistic.
2. Can be danced with a variety of partners and still be led and followed in a relaxed,
easy atmosphere.
3. The movement of the body in a rhythmic way with music.
4. A dance frequently performed in a theatre setting.
5. Slow Waltz originated from _________.
6. Ballroom dance can be performed in solo of with a partner.
7. Social dance considered as dance mixer.
Down
8. Romantic and sensual Latin ballroom dances.
9. One of the most sensual and emotional Latin American Ballroom dances.
10. Ballroom dance considered to be the father of al Swing dances.
11. A dance which perform with a group of judges which involve competition among
dancers.
12. Dance originated from Cuba.
13. A classic Cuban motion ballroom dance that full of passion and energy.
14. Paso Doble’s origin.
15. Most fascinating ballroom dances.
16. Ballroom dance from USA a lively swing dance.
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Answers:
1. Ceremonial 11. competitive
2. Social 12. salsa
3. Dance 13. Cha-cha-cha
4. Concert 14. Spain
5. Austria 15. tango
6. Samba 16. jive
7. Cotillion
8. Rumba
9. Mambo
10. Lindy hop
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Generalization/Reflection.
Complete the sentence;
Narrate your experiences in attending social dances or dance party that is more
memorable to you by filling up the blank.
1. My memorable experience when I attended social dance
______________________________________.
2. My favorite social dance is ___________, because ___________.
V. References
Doria, Jose P. etal, 2014, Physical Education and Health Learner’s Manual )1 st
edition). Department of Education
(1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dance_etiquette
https://www.facebook.com/PE.Health.Custodio/posts/social-dances-grade-9social-dancesballroom-
dancecotillionwhat-is-social-dancesoc/883306635072984/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcL29s6Ewic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2s9t0Ek960
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gkd2UDLrxIQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e62p_K4-Cvc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jYPXnfGUq4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDFihjVBSYs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIsaBN_2Tl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqsohTiEXi4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gzSH6FNK4A&t=43s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouYhi32G8d8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYO4tY97r4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=YApAqF1ySzw&list=PLxIl8YU658TtB8SzT6rFWkJKDcUu4L8I4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRTVoN95miM&t=12s
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