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Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY
Rhythmic Activities
SUBJECT CODE : PE 002
MODULE NO. : 8
WEEK : 11
TOPIC OR LESSON : Social Dance
SUB- TOPICS : Swing
NAME: Regine Maye C. Parman
PROG/YR/SEC: ABBS – 2A
OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC
Swing is the most popular social dance for couples in the USA in the 1950’s. It is an
outgrowth of Jitterbug. Swing is the newest name given for Jitterbug. Although this type of
dancing is very popular among the youth, the gaiety of the music appeals to all ages. Swing steps
pattern lend to varied interpretation. Partners hold both hands and do the quick steps followed by
placing weight on the ball of one foot the shifting the weight to the other. It is characterized by
frequent turns and intricate variations along side with good sense of rhythm, poise, grace and
confidence. This is a very lively ballroom dance.
LEARNING
OUTCOMES
1. Perform the dance “Swing” gracefully and enthusiastically
2. Performance test
1. LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the week, the students are expected to:
1. Discuss the history and analyze the basic steps of ballroom dance “Swing”
2. Interpret correctly the variations involved in the dance
3. Create and execute different variations
4. Perform with grace and precision the different variations
1. ENGAGE
Activity I: Words and phrases completion.
Directions: Complete the missing letters of words and phrases of the different ballroom dance
steps and holds.
1. B U T T E R F L Y P O S I T I O N
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2. V A R S O V I E N N E P O S I T I O N
3. S W I N G O U T P O S I T I O N
4. S T E P L E F T F O O T B A C K W A R D
5. S T E P R I G H T F O O T B A K W A R D
6. S T E P R I G H T F O O T I N P L A C E
7. S T E P R I G H T F O O T F O R W A R D
8. S T E P L E F T F O O T I N P L A C E
9. E L B I M B O P O S I T I O N
10. F A C I N G P O S I T I O N
EXPLORE
Activity 2: Think and Interpret
Directions: Using the information you got from the previous activity, try to provide answers to
the questions below.
Name the different dance stops and dance holds presented in the activity.
Butterfly Position
Varsovienne Position
Swing Out Position
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Step L Eft Foot Backward
Step Right Foot Backward
Step Right Foot In Place
Step Right Foot Forward
Step Left Foot In Place
El Bimbo Position
Facing Position
EXPLAIN
Activity 3: Video Presentation
Directions: Analyze and interpret the different ballroom dance steps and holds of “Swing” The
students will perform together with the teacher.
Basic Steps of Swing
Man’s Part
Standing position – feet together
a. Step left foot backward – ct. 1
b. Step right foot in place – ct. 2
c. Step left foot forward – ct. 3
d. Step right foot in place – ct. 4
Lady’s Part
Standing position – feet together
a. Step right foot backward – ct. 1
b. Step left foot in place – ct. 2
c. Step right foot forward – ct. 3
d. Step left foot in place – ct. 4
Ballroom holds
1. Butterfly position
2. Varsovienne position
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3. El Bimbo Position
Activity 4: Interpret and Execution
Directions: Read, analyze, interpret and execute correctly the sample ballroom dance steps
variations of “Swing”, where students and teacher demonstrate in this part.
The variations
Variation 1
Facing Position
a. Execute two basic steps in place
b. In butterfly position, execute one (1) basic step to exchange places
c. Repeat b
d. Repeat a, b, and c
Variation 2
Swing-out Position
a. Execute one (1) basic step
b. Turn under Right arm using the basic step
c. Repeat a
d. Repeat b
Variation 3
Swing-out Position
a. Execute two (2) basic steps in place
b. Girl: Execute one (1) basic step to turn Right under, ending in varsovienne Right
position.
Boys: Execute basic step in place
c. Execute basic step three times (Left, Right, Left)
d. Girl: Turn Right under to return to original position (swing-out position)
Boy: Execute basic step in place
Variation 4
Facing Position
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a. Take two (2) basic steps in place
b. Execute one (1) basic step arms in El Bimbo position moving sideward
c. Girl: Turn Right under
Boy: Execute basic step in place
d. Girl repeat c moving sideward left
Boy: Execute basic step in place
e. Execute three (3) basic step
ELABORAT
E
Activity 5: Guide Questions
Directions: Read and answers the following questions
1. What are the different ballroom dance steps and holds presented in each variation of
“Swing”?
The dance steps that are present in the social dance swing are the following:
Butterfly Position, Varsovienne Position, Swing Out Position, Step Left Foot
Backward, Step Right Foot Backward, Step Right foot In Place, Step Right Foot
Forward, Step Left Foot In Place, El Bimbo Position, and Facing Position.
2. Do you have difficulty in performing the dance steps? Why?
Yes, because compared to the previous dances, it is more difficult and really need
to practice.
3. Did you execute the different variations with grace and precision?
I’m not really sure about that but I know that I did give my best, I did exert an
effort to execute the steps.
EVALUATE
Activity 6: What To Do
Directions: Group Activity. Create additional variations combining the given routine. Use
different dance hold for aesthetic value.
Rubrics: Criteria For Grading
Creativity 20%
UNIVERSITY OF CALOOCAN CITY
Biglang Awa St., Corner Catleya St., EDSA, Caloocan City
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY
Rhythmic Activities
Mastery 20%
Grace 20%
Rhythm 20%
Coordination 20%
Total 100%
REFERENCE
S
● De dios, Concordia et. al., Physical Education 2, Rhythm and Dance Modules. FEU
Publications 2007.
● Panganiban, Loreto G. et, al., Rhytmic Activities P.E. 2 Published by CEU 2004.
● https://youtu.be/jkI-b5qrgis
● https://youtu.be/0l-IrUpWEUI
● https://youtu.be/SNNw1ntEZnw
Prepared by:
JOSEFINA B. ORIAS, LPT, E.d.D
Professor
