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Chapter 9 - Types of Social Dancing
Chapter 9 - Types of Social Dancing
Objectives:
Differentiate and classify the characteristics of different
styles of social dance.
Develop good rapport, trust and self-confidence in
demonstrating dance holds/positions with partner.
Rumba
The name Rumba was originally applied specifically to the dancing style with
lascivious movement of the hip, bosom and other flexible parts. The Rumba influence
came in the 16th century from the black slaves from Africa. The native Rumba folk
dance is essentially a sex pantomime danced extremely fast with exaggerated hip
movements and with a sensually aggressive attitude of men and a defensive attitude
on the part of women.
Rumba is considered
by many to be the most
romantic and sensual of all
Latin ballroom dance. It is
often referred to as the
"Grandfather of the Latin
dances." A moderately slow
Latin dance with plenty of
wraps, under arm turns and a
truck load of flirtation. It is
often called as the “Dance of
Love”.
The music is written in 4/4 time, which gives 4 counts to each bar of music, 1,
2, 3, 4. The beat values are 2, 3, 4-1 or quick, quick, slow.
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Cha-cha
There are various theories as of the
origin of Cha-cha. It could derived from the
Spanish chacha meaning nursemaid, or
chachar meaning to chew coca leaves, or
from char meaning tea. Cha cha cha is a
lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion
and energy. The classic "Cuban motion"
gives the Cha cha cha its unique style.
Partners work together to synchronize each
movement in perfect alignment
This dance evolved from the Mambo and has
its origins in the religious ritual dances of
West Africa. The music is usually in 4/4 time,
sometimes 2/4. The Cha-cha-cha is a Cuban
dance, based on the Rumba.
Here’s a video basic elements of Cha-cha. Please click the link below.
Counting is 1,2, 3 and 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWiLi22Cq8w
Samba
Comes from Brazil. It differs from other Latin- American dances because it is
lively and vigorous and the feet is constantly leaving the floor. It is literally a bouncing
step. It involves much knee action with the dancers bodies resembling a swinging
pendulum as they sway and turn. 2/4 time 1 ah 2.
Samba is popular with young people as well as older generations. Samba can
be performed solo or with a partner. Possibly the most popular of all Brazilian
ballroom dance.
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Waltz
It is the first dance to use closed dance position. Waltz is one of the smoothest
ballroom dance. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements,
continuous turns, and "rise and fall." The dance is so graceful and elegant; Waltz
dancers appear to glide around the floor with almost no effort.
The waltz was to be performed solely for the demonstration of elegance and not
pleasure. The name comes from the German word to revolve, turning with smooth
gliding steps. Music is ¾ time 1, 2, 3.
Paso Doble
It finds its roots in the Spanish
style music of the 1930’s. It is popularly
known as the man’s dance, portraying
the story of the matador with (the female
being ) his cape where the matador is to
weild his cape according to the anger
and intensity of the roaring boar.
Paso Doble is one of the liveliest
ballroom dance, originating in southern
France. It is modeled after the sound,
drama, and movement of the Spanish
bullfight.
Watch the video of paso doble. Please click the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONCE5aGfaQ
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Swing
A dance is a lively style of social dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins
and flips his or her partner. Considered both hip and cool, swing dancing is a favorite
among social dancers of all ages.
The beauty in the simplicity of line dancing steps is that they are so adaptable that
they can be reworked and reused in a variety of different dances and dance styles.
The steps are very basic and are often repeated numerous times in the line dance.
Adding small twists or variations on the core steps or utilizing them as transitions in
other dances will be an ideal use of the steps.
REFERENCE:
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Tango
Is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dance. This sensual ballroom
dance originated in South America in the early twentieth century.
Originated in the lower class of Buenos Aires especially in the Bario de Las Ranas. It
was first known as baile con corte- the dance with a stop. It is characterized by sudden
changes of direction and its many flaring and dipping steps. Music is 2/4 time 1,2/ 12
Foxtrot
Is a smooth dance in which dancers make long, flowing movements across the
floor. Foxtrot has lots of fun and simple to learn an excellent dance for beginners.