Dance Syllabus

Dance in PE:

Dance Steps

MERENGUE Basic
Open Break
Under Arm Turn Right
Mans Breakthrough Turn
Roll-in-Wrap Position

Social FOXTROT Basic Stroll

Left Turn Rock
Side Sways
Basic to Promenade
Closed Promenade

SALSA Basic
Under Arm Turn Right
Crossover Breaks
Crossbody Lead
Swivels

JITTERBUG Basic
Under Arm Turn Left
Mans Breakthrough Turn
Roll-in-Wrap
American Spin
 Dance Grading Plan
Ballroom Dance in PE

Participation and effort 5 points (each class) possible:

Arrive promptly and prepared

Participate in warm-ups
Proper posture, dance habits and etiquette
Practice and perform separate dance moves and dance
sequences with a partner
Participate in class discussions

Unexcused absences subtract 5 points

ALU (absent late unexcused) occurs after 5 minutes late
with no blue slip subtract 1 point

In case of 2 or more excused absences, the student may

be asked to take practical skills test to show the
knowledge of dance steps learned in his (her) absence
(otherwise he/she might lose points for each absence).

Practical Test or Performance 30 points possible:

In a case of practical test: be able to perform learned

dances with a variety of partners consistently
In a case of performance: perform dance routine as
rehearsed
 LAHS Ballroom Dance in PE Curriculum

Subject: BALLROOM DANCE in PE

The program provides opportunities for mastery and refinement of skills in physical
activities. There is also provision for a holistic perspective on health and fitness as well as
expressiveness, developing a competitive spirit and opportunities for leadership training.
The content comprises four dances in two different dance styles Smooth and Rhythm.
These dances help to develop coordination, grace and rhythmic sense through the use of
movement, music and other stimuli. They also cultivate an appreciation for the heritage
of other countries.

Grade: 9

Aim:

To achieve the vision of a physically educated student, the Dance syllabus aims to
develop students motor skills and equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to
pursue and enjoy a physically active and healthy lifestyle.

Objectives:
1. To develop and maintain physical health and fitness through regular participation
in dance activities.
2. To understand importance of sportsmanship, teamwork and individual effort for
the success of a group performance.
3. To perform and enjoy Ballroom Dance while applying broad range of movement
skills and concepts from which to derive greater satisfaction.
4. To cover dance vocabulary to introduce the principles, concepts, skills and
techniques of dance.
5. To introduce and apply knowledge of dance etiquette.
6. To explore the elements of choreography and composition as a process of creative
dance.
7. To introduce the cultural and historical dimension of dance.
8. To introduce the exploration of artistic judgment.
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Standards Activities Learning Assessment(s)
Mastery

Content
Standard 1: Distinguish between two
dance styles Smooth and able to compare
Demonstrates Rhythm. Explain what
competency in makes them different.
many movement
forms and Learn and perform five
proficiency in a steps in four dances
few movement (Foxtrot, Merengue, Salsa,
forms. Jitterbug) with a partner,
and be able to combine
them into a simple dance
sequence.
Demonstrate proficiency in
one of the four dances,
describing rhythmic
patterns, hold, posture,
footwork, body alignment,
musicality, togetherness,
leading/following.
Students will be Attendance
variables in Teacher observation
technical skills
applied to four Students folders
different dances
Foxtrot, Practical tests
Merengue,
Salsa, Jitterbug. Self, peer, teacher-
evaluation rubric
Students will be
able to perform Reflection notes
for peer
audience,
demonstrating
proficiency in
one of the
learned dance
styles Smooth
or Rhythm.

Perform a choreographed Students will be

social dance with a partnerable to evaluate
to the beat of the music. dance
performances in
Reflect upon own progress Smooth and
and personal growth during Rhythm dance
study of dance. styles.

Evaluate dance
performances presented by
peers and provide
constructive critique.
Content Identify and use movement Students will be Informal discussions
Standard 2: elements to perform a able to explain
dance or dance sequence. how to achieve Teacher observation
Applies good posture,
movement Refine, extend and increase why it is Practical tests
concepts and the complexity of especially
principles to the locomotor and non- important for Students folders
learning and locomotor skills while dancing with a
development of engaging in individual, partner, how to Presentations
motor skills. pairs or group dance initiate and
activities. complete a
balanced turn,
Understand and apply how to produce
thinking skills to Dance. successful lead,
how to use
Understand value of different parts of
interdisciplinary the body to
knowledge to analysis of initiate different
movement: moves, why
knowledge of
Math shapes, patterns, dance etiquette
figures, lines, timing; is the first step
in achieving
Physics the principle of a success in
lever, Newtons laws, dancing with a
rotational axis, moment of partner.
inertia, balance and
stability;

Psychology self-esteem,
dance etiquette, respect of
others;

Biology skeletal
alignment, body-part
articulation.

Content Understand and practice Students will Informal discussions

Standard 3: personal hygiene. prepare for class
hygienically. Teacher observation
Exhibits Lead open discussion on
knowledge and dance etiquette and Students will be
ability to hygiene, sharing views on able to identify
participate in a what is important to personal habits
 and behaviors
physically active successful dancing with a they need to Students folders
lifestyle. partner. work on to
promote healthy Warm-up exercises
lifestyle. lead by students
Learn the importance of
rest, diet, and time
management. .

Gain understanding of
what the life of the
professional dancer is like
on a daily basis, exploring
rigorous training and
performing schedules, and
balancing career with
personal life.

Content Understand and explain the Students will be Attendance

Standard 4: importance of regular able to self-
warm up exercises and evaluate own Teacher observation
Achieves and dance practices. performance
maintains a based on regular Informal discussions
health-enhancing practice.
level of physical Monitor personal progress, Self-evaluation
fitness. in dance, and discuss how rubric
lifestyle choices affect Students will
dancers. use after-school
activities to
make up for
Understand importance of missed classes.
after-school dance
activities (help sessions,
Ballroom Club practices,
and social dance parties) as
an extra opportunity for a
physical activity, in
addition to the regular
classes.
Content Demonstrate safe practices Students will Informal discussions
Standard 5: while engaging in dance learn that safe
activities. practices are Teacher observation
Demonstrates fundamental to
responsible the participation Self-evaluation
personal and Understand the difference and enjoyment rubric
social behavior between acceptable and of physical
in physical unacceptable behaviors. activity. Reflection notes
activity settings.

Develop social qualities Students will

such as courtesy, engage in dance
sportsmanship, co- activities safely,
operation, teamwork, with respect to
loyalty and consideration themselves and
for others. others.

Demonstrate knowledge Students will be

and application of dance able to manage
etiquette. their emotions
and express
themselves in
Learn the rule of social socially
dancing: you are happy acceptable ways.
when your partner is .
happy.

Content Demonstrate willingness to During practices Teacher observation

Standard 6: apply strategies for students will be
including persons of rotating dance Informal discussions
Demonstrates diverse backgrounds and partners
understanding abilities in dance activity. regularly, Questioning
and respect for sharing
differences knowledge and Self-evaluation
among people in Show understanding of learned skills rubric
physical activity different instructional with each other.
settings. approaches based on Peer evaluation
different learning styles. rubric
Students will
engage in dance Teacher evaluation
Realize importance of activities where rubric
teamwork to achieve they will work
 success in a group dance in small groups, Reflection notes
performance. demonstrating
teamwork,
sportsmanship,
Be open-minded to the idea and
of rotating partners, and consideration for
willing to partner up with others.
persons of different
abilities for the benefit of a
successful group dance
performance.

Content Understand that dancing Students will Teacher observation

Standard 7: helps to promote good learn that
health and fitness, and physical well- Informal discussions
Understands that enables students to carry being helps to
physical activity out their daily tasks with promote the Questioning
provides vigor, still leaving them academic
opportunities for with sufficient energy to attainment. Reflection notes
enjoyment, pursue and enjoy other
challenge, self- school activities. Presentations
expression, and Students will
social make the
interaction. Understand that dance is an conclusions on
important medium for what makes
encouraging creativity, social dancing
maintaining a good level of and performing
fitness and nurturing social a joyous
skills. experience.

Recognize the feelings Students will

associated with engaging in
social dancing and
performances.
understand that
dance could
become a good
choice of
physical activity
that they could
pursue to
maintain a good
level of fitness
throughout their
lives.
Materials/Resources:

Dance floor, CD-player, dance CDs, DVD/VCR.

DVD and videos Dancing with the Stars, Ballroom Boot-camp, So you think you
can dance?, instructional dance videos, dance competition videos.

Diagrams: Posture, Warm Up Exercises, Different Styles of Ballroom Dancing.

Rubric for self-, peer-, teacher evaluation.

Students reflection notes.

After-school weekly help sessions.