Physical Education (P.
E)
Grade 9
2 ND QUARTER
MODULE 1 TO 2
SOCIAL DANCES & DANCES MIXERS
MODULE 1
The Fitness side of Social
Dancing and Dance Mixers
Computing PHMR, LTHR & HTHR
This is how to determine your THR (Target Heart
Rate) range.
Follow the steps provided and you’ll arrive at your
own PHMR and THR which you could use in
determining the intensity of your dancing activity and
raising it to a higher level if necessary.
PREDICTED MAXIMUM HEART RATE
(PMHR)
STEP 1: Find your PMHR in beats per minute by
subtracting your age from 220
FORMULA: 220 minus Age = PMHR
EXAMPLE: 220-15 years old = 205 (PMHR of a 15 year-old
person)
LOWEST TARGET HEART RATE
(LTHR)
STEP 1: You need work out your lowest Target Heart Rate
that you need to aim for during exercise by multiplying to
your PMHR BY 60% (or .6)
FORMULA: PMHR x .6 (60%) = LTHR
EXAMPLE: 205 X .6= 123 beats per minute (LTHR of a 15
year-old person)
HIGHEST TARGET HEART RATE (HTHR)
STEP 1: Lastly, you need to work out for your Highest Target
Rate (HTHR) that you can aim for during exercise by
multiplying your PMHR by 80% ( or .8)
FORMULA: PMHR X .8 (89%) = HTHR
EXAMPLE: 205 X .8 = 164 beats per minute (HTHR of a 15
year-old person)
MODULE 2
NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF
SOCIAL DANCES AND DANCE
MIXERS
Nature and Background of Social Dances and
Dance Mixers
Social dances and dance mixers are dances intended primarily to
get to know other people in attendance to a certain social
function.
They are also called BALLROOM 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 MODERN STANDARD DANCES.
MODERN STANDARD DANCES 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.
MODERN STANDARD ORIGIN
DANCES
SLOW WALTZ AUSTRIA
TANGO ARGENTINA
VIENNESE WALTZ VIENNA
FOXTROT USA
QUICKSTEP USA
VIENNESE WALTZ EXAMPLE
SLOW WALTZ EXAMPLE
TANGO EXAMPLE
Foxtrot example
How to determine your THR
Step 1: Find your PMHR in beats per minute by subtracting your age from 220:
220 – Age = Your PREDICTED MAXIMUM HEART RATE
EXAMPLE: 220-28 = 192 ( PMHR of a 28 year-old individual.
Step 2: You need to work out your lowest Target Heart Rate that you need to aim during exercise by
multiplying your PMHR by 60% or .6
PHMR X 60 % or .6 = LOWES TARGET HEART RATE
EXAMPLE: 192 x .6 = 115.2 beats/minute (LTHR of a 28 year old individual)
Step 3: lastly, you need to work out for your Highest Target Heart Rate that you can aim for during exercise
by multiplying your PMHR by 80% or .8
PMHR x 80% or .8 = HIGHEST TARGET RATE
EXAMPLE: 192 x .8 = 153.6 or 154
- The THR of a 28-year old individual id from 115.2 to 154 beats per minute
LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
They are called LATIN AMERICAN DANCES because most of them are
from the Latin American countries.
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
Can be performed in close or open area.
Latin American Dances
LATIN AMERICAN DANCES ORIGIN
CHA-CHA CUBA
RUMBA CUBA
SAMBA BRAZIL
PASO DOBLE SPAIN
JIVE/BOOGIE USA
SWING USA
MERENGUE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
SALSA CUBA
MAMBO CUBA
DANCE MIXERS
are social dances which allow group of performers to
change partners periodically while dancing.
Its primary function is to maximize the social
dimensions of dancing
Dance Etiquette
Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help
dancers navigate the social dimensions of dancing.
WHY DO YOU CARE ABOUT DANCE ETIQUETTE?
Because it is essential for you to maximize how to
go about the process of social dancing and have a
happy dancing experience.
WHAT TO WEAR
Dancing has its own culture. In social dances
and dance mixers, the more formal the dance,
the more formal the outfit.
ATTIRE GENTLEMEN LADIES
Tailcoat, Tuxedo Coat, Regular Ball Gown, Evening Gown,
Formal Coat, Bow Tie or Regular Necktie, Dinner Gown, Cocktail Gown
Black Trouser
Semi-Formal Dress Shirt and Tie, Vest or Dinner Dresses, Flowing Pants
Sweater that shows the tie
Dressy Casual Solid Color T-shirts, Turtleneck, Anything that displays a
Polo Shirt, Cotton Slacks conservative, tone-down
(Practice, Dance appearance
Lessons)
Button-up shirt, solid T-shirt, Turtleneck, Sexy Outfits and Long Skirts, Low
Latin Dress Slacks, Bright Colorful Outfits are Neck lines and exposed Midriffs are
accepted. popular.
Don'ts in Terms of Outfit and Dance Shoes:
Do not wear sneaker or any shoes with rubber or spongy sole. They can stick to the dance
floor during turns and spins that may cause knee and ankle injuries. ALWAYS WEAR DANCE
SHOES
Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. Its not pleasant to have your partner touch your
dump skin.
Avoid shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt. Partners 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
Long hair should be put-up or tied in a pony tail. Is ts difficult to get into closed dance
positions when the lady has a long flowing hair. They might get caught in partner’s hands or
may even hot your partner’s face.
PERSONAL GROOMING
BEFORE THE DANCE DURING THE DANCE
Shower and use a deodorant Check your grooming periodically
Brush your teeth and use Freshen up and towel off
mouthwash/breath mint
periodically in the bathroom.
Abstain from foods that produces
Carrying an extra shirt is
strong odor
Don’t smoke, it causes foul mouth
advisable for men in case they
need to change.
and clothing odor.
ON THE DANCE FLOOR
While on the floor Be Polite
Line of the direction Accompany your
(Avoid colliding with (Thank or
(Counter clockwise) Partner back to
other pairs) Compliment your
her Seat
partner)
Don’t do aerial choreography. 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 dance
floor.
NO-FAULT DANCING
Never blame a partner for missed execution of
figures or dance.
Dance to the level of your partner.
The show must Go on, say “sorry” to your partner
if something went wrong.
DEMEANOR (Best
Behavior)
Be personable, smile and make eye contact with partner.
Project a positive image on the dance floor even if its not your
personal style.
Dance at the level of your partner.
If you don’t know the dance, be honest, refuse promptly if asked to
dance.
No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your partner
Do not cut other dancers off
