Worksheet No.

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Grade 9
Nature and Background of Social Dances & Dance
P.E Mixers
Quarter 2-Wk.1-Module 1
JUDGE FELICIANO BELMONTE SR. HIGH SCHOOL
MAPEH DEPARTMENT

MELCs:
Describe the nature and background of the dance.

LEARN:
Social dance is dance which is recreational and generally executed with a partner and
in groups or as a community activity for fun and enjoyment. Social dances and dance mixers
are dances. Sometimes it does not require a partner but actually some people in an institution or
community.
It is not performance or display driven as in formal dance agencies such as ballet, stage
or folkloric show, nor is it ceremonial or ritual based; or for competition and judging of overall
performance along with in solo Highland dance, or ballroom dance medals, or in championships
or ‘dance-sport’ for television presentation.
Generally social dance is organized within a community through volunteer leaders or to
raise money for benefits rather than by professional engagement and management. Of course,
a few professionals make their business from coaching social dancing and some initial basic
learning may be advantageous for a newbie or for refinement of more advanced technique.
Nevertheless, the handing on from an individual to a person and generation to generation is
more a community-based tradition and much of the development of social interaction in
conventional dance is acquired through everyday participation with older veterans handing onto
the enthusiastic young.
Social dance can derive from or be an interest within many different genres. It can be the
folk dances of a particular village performed at the local green or community center or it can be
old time dancing perform in a barn or public hall or even ballroom dancing, Latin American,
salsa or rock n roll or any contemporary dance that is public recreation instead of for display or
commercial be.
Many social dances are dance mixers and the primary function is that people ought to
mix and often exchange partners. The optimum purpose of social dances involves organizations
of people enjoying activity within sets where groups and couples regularly change places or
even partners. Some of the primary forms of group dancing within sets known as ‘country
dancing’ are those in which couples are aligned in either long ways, circular or columnar
formation, or in squares called ‘quadrilles’. Interaction with other couples and
 Social dances are classified into two major dances namely Latin American dances and
Modern Standard dances. Latin American dances are dances originated in Latin America. This
include salsa, mambo, merengue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, Paso doble, jive and boogie.
Modern Standard dances are dances that fall into the standard category namely waltz, tango,
foxtrot, Viennese waltz, slow waltz and quickstep.

BENEFITS

Improves your social life

This will allow you to interact with new people every week and you will meet more
people each time you go out. Meeting people while dancing is an amazing way to make
new friends, and increase your social circle. As another bonus, social dancing can help
to prevent feelings of loneliness-due to the sociability of dancing with a partner.

Improves Your Social Skills

It helps improve your social life by increasing your social skills and making it easier to
communicate and interact with others. It is all about interacting with your partner and
making connections. It can help you to beat shyness, and can make it easier for you to
relate to people in new social settings.

Helps Sharpen Your Mind

It means that you will be making split second decisions, learning to follow the patterns of
your dance partner, and adding more style and flair to your dancing. These decisions
will help to keep your mind sharp, and active. It also helps sharpen your mind by
increasing your interaction with others and giving you more opportunities to expand your
horizon.

Reduces Stress

This is an effective method of stress reduction. It works by reducing the hormone

associated with stress. Dancing alone, while beneficial in other areas- it has not been
proven to reduce stress. Social dancing with a partner has positive effects on stress
reduction and research shows that moving with others expands your sense of social
connectedness. A great way to lower stress levels.

Provides New Cultural Experience

 This will give your opportunity to discover new aspects of different cultures through
different dances and you will be able to find new cultural experiences as you meet new
people.

Improves Your Outlook

Dancers often experience a more positive outlook on life in general, and dancing can be
an excellent mood booster. Additionally, dancing increases blood flow to the brain,
slowing down cognitive decline.

Builds Strength

The more time you spend dancing with your partner, the more strength you will build.
Depending on the type of dance you do, you will build up strength in different areas as
you body. Another fun fact: the muscle exertion and breathing rates of dancers
performing in dance competition is equivalent to that of cyclists, swimmers, and Olympic
800m runners.

ENGAGE

Individual Activity: Complete Me (Knowledge Assessment)

Fill-in the missing word to complete the statement on the blank.

1. Social dance is a dance which is __________________ and generally executed with

a partner and in groups or as a community activity for fun and enjoyment.

1. ________________________ are dances originated in Latin America.

2. ________________________ are social dances which allow you to change partners.
3. It helps improve your _________________ by increasing your social skills.
4. Foxtrot, quickstep and tango are dances belong to _____________________
dances.

ASSESSMENT:
TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is False on the
blank provided before each number.
_____ 1. Social dances and dance mixers are also known as ballroom dances.
_____ 2. Dance mixers are dances which allow group of performers to change
partners to maximize the social dimension of dancing.
_____ 3. Cha-cha-cha belongs to a modern standard dance.
_____ 4. Social dancing improves your social life.
_____ 5. Performer’s costume must be revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet
very sophisticated.
_____ 6. Wearing sleeveless shirt and strapped dresses is pleasant so that
your partner can touch your skin.
_____ 7. Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help you navigate the
social dimensions of dancing.
_____ 8. Social dancing helps sharpen your mind by increasing your
interaction with others and giving you more opportunities to expand
your horizon.
_____ 9. The more time you spend dancing with your partner, the more strength
you will build.
_____ 10. Tango is a Latin American dance originated in Spain.

Additional Activities:

Individual Activity: Write your answer in your journal notebook.

1. What makes social dances and dance mixers significant to you?

1. How will you convince your family and friends to like social dances and dance
mixers?