Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur

SELF LEARNING KIT

IN
12
H.O.P.E. 3
LESSON TITLE:

THE SOCIAL WORLD OF BALLROOM AND

DANCESPORTS

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

 Participates in an organized event that

addresses health/fitness issues and concerns.
(PEH12FH-Ik-o-13)
 Organizes fitness event for a target health
issue or concern. (PEH12FH-Io-t-17)

Writer: CHARLEY R. BARCELONA

School: SANTIAGO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
District: SANTIAGO

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Good day Seniors! It is nice to be with you today. Since we are now in the “new
normal” it is very important for you to study your lessons in or out of the school. Self-
paced learning through this Self-Learning Kit is needed as a supplementary activity
and tool to increase your knowledge towards the different lesson to be undertaken in
the subject, Health Optimizing Physical Education III. In this SLK, you will be
discover the different ballroom or social dances and dancesports

Read and understand this SLK. Answer all the given activities and assessments in
order to measure your understanding in your lesson. The answer keys are at the
back but be honest in answering your assessments and activities first before
checking at the answer keys. After you completed all your activities, submit this SLK
to your subject teacher for checking. Remember to read the instruction before doing
each activity and assessment as part of the module. Use intended papers in
answering the different activities and assessments. Please DO NOT WRITE
anything on this SLK.

Dear Seniors, good luck and happy learning!

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Define and identify the characteristics and types of

ballroom or social dances;
2. Appreciate the nature of performing ballroom or
social dances; and
3. Do activities prepared related to the basics of
ballroom or social dances steps.

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 ACTIVITY: Classification

Directions: Classify Column A with Column B. Select the correct answer by writing it
in your answer sheet.

A B
1. Foxtrot
2. Paso doble
3. Quickstep a. Latin Dancesports
4. Rumba b. Standard Dancesports
5. Viennese Waltz
6. Cha Cha Cha
7. Tango
8. Jive
9. White Waltz
10. Samba

A Brief History of Ballroom Dancing

“Ballroom dancing” as a term hails from the Latin
word “ballare” which, coincidentally, means “to
dance.” Thus, a ballroom is a room in which to
dance. Makes sense, right?

Centuries ago, ballroom dancing was primarily for

the privileged and well-to-do, while the
commoners had to make do with folk dancing;
however, these boundaries have since
disappeared, leaving ballroom dancing a fun
hobby for everyone.

Today, ballroom dancing applies to numerous

dances in which a “leader” and a “follower” dance
together in close proximity, usually with some
degree of physical contact. This closeness is to
permit the leader to get the follower to, well, follow
along.

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Early Ballroom Dancing

The first documented authority of early ballroom dancing is Jehan Thoinot’Arbeau’s

Orchesographie (1588) that discussed 16th-century French social dance. In 1650,
Jean-Baptiste Lully introduced the Minuet to Paris—a dance that would dominate
ballroom until the end of the 18th century.

The Waltz came about in England in the early 1800s despite initial opposition to the
closed dance hold. By 1840, the Polka, Mazurka, and Schottische emerged.

Ballroom Dancing Emerges in the US

In the early 20th century, ballroom dancing experienced massive popularity in the US
with the extremely successful dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Even
though most of their numbers were meticulously choreographed, staged, and oft-
rehearsed, they influenced greatly ballroom dancing’s acclaim and acceptance.

Ballroom Dancing: Its Meaning and Benefits

Definition

Ballroom dancing is a partnership dance where couples, using step-patterns, move

rhythmically, expressing the characteristics of music. Ballroom dancing consists of
two styles: the Smooth, or Standard, and the Rhythm, or Latin.

Benefits

Ballroom Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get in shape and stay fit.
Dancing has many positive health benefits and is a wonderful activity that will benefit
your mind, body, and spirit. Dancing will improve your health and fitness, mental
acuity, and social connections. Dancing is a great social activity and studies have
shown that socializing and dancing with friends can contribute to high self-esteem,
increased self-confidence and a more positive outlook. Dancing reduces stress and
tension, so over time one can feel an overall sense of well-being.

Dancing isn’t just about the steps and music; it’s a perfect combination of physical
activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Dancing enhances your life in so
many ways. Ballroom Dancing Benefits the Mind, Body and Spirit.

 Health
Improve your health and fitness by exercising without “working out”. Burn calories
with low-impact aerobic movements.

 Physical
Reduce stress, improve balance, mobility, flexibility and coordination, increased
strength & stamina, muscle toning.

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 Mental
Enhance memory, alertness, awareness, focus, concentration and exercise your
brain.

 Social
Feel more confident, improve attitude, increased sense of well-being & more positive
outlook, & build social connections.

Dancesports: The Competitive Ballroom Dancing

In addition to its wide appeal as a hobby, competitive ballroom dancing has also
emerged. Competition enables less advanced dancers of different levels to compete
against their peers with a professional partner/instructor. The fame of television
shows like Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance highlights the
growing trend of competitive ballroom dancing.

Dancesport is the term used to describe high level American style and
international style ballroom dancing. It is done on a competitive level rather than
exhibition or social dancing, and features various categories such as International
Latin-American, International Ballroom, American Rhythm and American Smooth.

As this advanced degree of dancing is classed as a sport, events are regulated at

both international and national levels via various official dancesport organizations
including the famous World Dance Sport Federation. The first world championship
was held over a hundred years ago, although it was not an official event at the time,
and in 1969, dancesport was first shown on television to an excited audience. This
was due to the popularity of couples’ dancing together at this time, as well as the
colourful glamorous attire and the dancers’ athletic and flamboyant moves.
Ultimately, this led to the long running BBC series ‘Come Dancing,’ and the current

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series, ‘Strictly Ballroom,’ which involves celebrities from all different genres
including film, TV, radio, politics and sport.
There is a broad spectrum of dance competitions which dancers can compete in,
and dance fans can watch. These include the world famous, highly esteemed
Blackpool Dance Festival which was initiated in 1920. This is the most popular event
of the dance calendar for many dancers and fans, and during this time people from
different countries head up to Blackpool for eight days of fun filled dance. The
competitions are open to everyone, both professionals and amateurs.

In order to prove that this form of dancing is on par with other sports, various
research studies have been undertaken. When the researchers compared exponents
of sports and ballroom dancing by monitoring their average gross energy
expenditure, the results indicated that dancesport is just as demanding as a number
of mainstream sports including basketball.

RHYTHM OR LATIN DANCESPORTS

Latin dances typically bring to mind suave moves, extravagant costumes and
pinpoint accuracy and/or speed for the fast dances. But “Latin dance” is only a
general label, with several specific dances under this big umbrella. There are five (5)
discipline in Latin category:

1. Samba
The Samba in Latin dance is different from the original Brazilian Samba dance,
though it retains certain elements. A lively rhythmical dance, the Samba has a very
specific hip action, different again from any other Latin dances. According to
wikidancesport.com, “a dancer must give it a happy, flirtatious and exuberant
interpretation” to ensure the real characterization of Samba. Danced to music in 2/4
or 4/4 time, it also employs several different rhythmic patterns, with cross-rhythms a
common feature.

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2. Cha-Cha-Cha
Otherwise known informally as just the cha-cha, the Cha-cha-cha originated from
Cuba, and is danced to the music of the same name composed by composer and
violinist Enrique Jorrin. Essentially, it is of the same rhythm and style of the Mambo
dance, but it is characterised by a quick set of 3 consecutive steps. In fact, Cha-cha-
cha is named after the shuffling of feet when performing these 3 steps. It is also
typically counted as “2, 3, cha-cha-cha”, with the cha-cha-cha beats being 4-&-1.

3. Rumba
The slowest among all of the competitive international Latin dance styles, Rumba is
sassy, smooth and sensual. A romantic dance, Rumba focuses on hip movements
as well as a connection with the partner. The basic Rumba dance step pattern is
executed in a box step, and the Rumba in particular is characterised by a quick-
quick-slow pattern, in which the slow step takes 2 beats to execute. Just like the
Cha-cha-cha, Rumba has its roots in Cuba.

4. Paso Doble
Meaning “double-step” in Spanish, Paso Doble is also danced to the music of the
same name. A dance with a dramatic flair, the Paso Doble is inspired by the
bullfighting culture of the Spanish and the Portuguese. In fact, some bullfights have
their own style of Paso Doble before the fight! In the Latin dance style, there are
breaks or “highlights” at certain positions in the song, where dancers strike a
dramatic pose and hold it till the “highlight” is over. The Paso Doble is a challenging
dance as all the movements are sharp and quick, and it also takes up a lot of space,
perhaps due to its dramatic nature.

5. Jive
If the Rumba was the slowest out of 5 of the Latin dances, Jive is the quickest one –
there’s no way you can’t tell that a pair is dancing Jive with all the nimble kicks, flicks
and high energy levels. Although it is grouped under Latin dances, Jive is danced to
Western music, and it also has its origins from African-Americans. Jive is largely
considered a lively, uninhibited version of the jitterbug, and Jive’s basic patterns
have a lot in common with the East Coast swing. Basic Jive steps consist of 2 triple
steps and a rock step.

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SMOOTH OR STANDARD DANCESPORTS

Standard Dances are more suitable to a ballroom. Competitions consist of five

Standard Dances – the White Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep.

1. Quickstep
Probably one of the most playful dances in Standard Dance routine. Quickstep’s
rhythm could easily be mistaken as Jive, although correct and classical Quickstep is
easily distinguishable.

2. Foxtrot
Foxtrot aka Slowfox carries the spirit of American aristocracy. It is one of the most
technical and “flexible” dances. This dance has so many different steps and
characteristics, unlike the other dancesport dances.

3. Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz is usually associated with Johann Strauss “Blue Donau” and
that is not far from the truth. Very elegant dance with specific turns.

4. Tango
Tango is a dance of passion. Often used in the modern movie industry, this dance is
beautiful and exciting to spectate. Tango is the second dance in dancesport routine.

5. White Waltz
The White Waltz aka English Waltz is one of five Standard Dances. Traditionally, this
is the first dance of all in the routine of dancesport.

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 The following are set of activities that you need to
accomplish. Follow the instructions correctly to avoid
mistakes. Use 1 whole sheet of paper. Good luck!

ACTIVITY NO. 1

TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Write A if the given statement is correct. Write B if the statement is
incorrect.
1. Latin dances typically bring to mind suave moves, extravagant costumes and
pinpoint accuracy and/or speed for the fast dances.
2. Ballroom dancing is a solo dance, using step-patterns, move rhythmically,
expressing the characteristics of music.
3. “Ballroom dancing” as a term hails from the Latin word “ballare” which,
coincidentally, means “to talk.”
4. The Waltz came about in England in the early 1800s despite initial opposition
to the closed dance hold.
5. Ballroom dancing consists of two styles, the Smooth or Standard, and the
Rhythm or Latin.

ACTIVITY NO. 2

Add-One-Out
Directions: Write A if the given statement is correct. However, change the underlined
word with the options provided after each sentence if you think it makes the
sentence incorrect.
1. Jive is largely considered a lively, uninhibited version of the jitterbug, and
Jive’s basic patterns have a lot in common with the East Coast swing. (B. Cha
Cha Cha, C. Tango, D. Paso Doble)
2. Foxtrot’s rhythm could easily be mistaken as Jive, although correct and
classical foxtrot is easily distinguishable. (B. Tango, C. Quickstep, D. Jive)
3. The White Waltz is one of five Standard Dances. Traditionally, this is the first
dance of all in the routine of dancesport. (B. Viennese Waltz, C. Rumba, D.
Tango)
4. A dance with a dramatic flair, the Samba is inspired by the bullfighting culture
of the Spanish and the Portuguese. (B. Cha Cha Cha, C. Tango, D. Paso
Doble)
5. Foxtrot carries the spirit of American aristocracy. It is one of the most technical
and “flexible” dances. (B. Tango, C. Quickstep, D. Jive)
6. The slowest among all of the competitive international Latin dance styles,
Rumba is sassy, smooth and sensual. (B. Cha Cha Cha, C. Jive, D. Paso
Doble)

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 7. Cha-cha-cha is named after the shuffling of feet when performing these 4
steps. (B. 1, C. 2, D. 3)
8. The Viennese Waltz is usually associated with Johann Strauss “Blue Donau”
and that is not far from the truth. (B. White Waltz, C. Quickstep, D. Foxtrot)
9. A lively rhythmical dance, the Cha Cha Cha has a very specific hip action,
different again from any other Latin dances. (B. Samba, C. Rumba, D. Paso
Doble)
10. Tango is the second dance in dancesport routine. (B. First, C. Third, D.
Fourth)

Direction: Answer the different question or fill in the necessary information in

order to complete the sentence. Write your answers in a 1 whole sheet of paper.
1. What are the different dances tackled? Define each dance based on
your understanding.
2. Write the concept that you successfully learned from the lessons.

MY PERSONAL DANCE-PERIENCE!
Directions: Make a photo essay during your dancesports practice, upload your photo
essay in your GC or virtual classroom platform. You may use at least 4 images and
describe what happened during your practice.

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