Republic of the Philippines

SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Claver Extension College

COURSE MODULE
IN
PE 2 –RHYTHMIC
ACTIVITIES
(FINAL COVERAGE)

PREPARED AND COMPILED BY:

RICHARD E. ANDOY, MAED, LPT

 Republic of the Philippines
SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Claver Extension College

Course Code : PE 2
Course Descriptive Title : RHYTHMIC ACTIVITIES
Course Credit : 2 UNITS

Course Description This course focuses on Rhythmic activities to diversify each student’s
learning experience. It gives opportunity to students who desire to
involve themselves in physical activities which requires less
competition but more of enjoyment and leisure. This is also
emphasizes the different rhythmic movements of the bodies and
visual patterns.

Course Intended
Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Develop the knowledge and skills in dancing into the optimum
level.
2. Provide physical activities that will challenge the individual in the
dance performance and movements;
3.Recognize and experience new ways of living a healthy lifestyle
and coping stress through engaging themselves to recreational
activities and expressive movements of their body that are proven to
give optimal benefits in health;
4. Perform and master the different movements, steps and rhythmic
pattern.

COVERAGE:
Chapter 1 Social Dancing
Chapter 2 Elements of Dance Etiquettes
Chapter 3 Festival Dance

ASSESSMENT
 VEDIO RECORDED PRACTICAL TEST
 ESSAY
 QUIZZES
 CHAPTER 1
BALLROOM AND SOCIAL DANCING

Social dancing is partner dancing that is informal, relaxed, and danced for the enjoyment of
the partners - rather than to meet the criteria of a dance school or an audience. Social dancing is
danced for enjoyment, socialization, recreation and health. The test for social dancing success is how
much the dance partners have enjoyed the dance - not how they have danced in the eyes of others or
how "correctly" they have danced.

Social dancing is different for American ballroom dancing which is sometimes called social
ballroom dancing. Ballroom dancing is meant to be danced in ballrooms, and social dancing is
suited for dancing on small or crowded floors, such as dance floors found in restaurants and pubs. If
ballroom dancers wish to use their dancing skills in social dance environments, they do need to
change and adapt their style and steps.
Types of Social Dances
Spot or slot social dances are dances a couple dance in one spot or slot. Once a couple
establish their dance spot or slot on the dance floor, they do not drift around the dance floor. Spot
or slot dances are best suited for nightclub type dance floors.

Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, West Coast and East Coast Swing, Jitterbug, Charleston, Lindy,
Blues, Street Hustle, Nightclub Two Step, Nightclub Freestyle, Tango Nuevo, Neo Tango, Hip Hop
and related dances are examples of spot or slot social dances.

The style of social style spot dances is different from ballroom spot dances of the same name. In
the Latin dances for instance, the steps in social dancing are smaller and the arms are not thrown
out in a New Yorker type flourish as someone else dancing close by may get hit in the face. In
general, social spot dances use compact steps and a compact dance hold where the arms or
elbows do not stick out to the side.

Progressive Dances
A progressive dance is a dance that travels around the dance floor in an anti-clockwise
direction. Progressive social dances generally need a somewhat larger floor than those best
suited for spot dancing - a floor size that permits travelling around the dance floor - but not one as
large as a dance hall or ballroom.

Traditional Argentine Tango, Country Two Step, Social Waltz, and Social Foxtrot are examples of
progressive social dances. The close embrace, small steps and absence of embellishments in
milonguero style Argentine Tango makes it well suited to dance progressively on smaller floors.

LESSON 2 WALTZ
Waltz is an elegant, nearly universal dance, perfect for weddings, or almost any social
occasion. It's not as hard to learn as most people think.

The dance’s origins are probably humble. Its name comes from walzen— ―to turn‖ in
German—and may have developed out of the folk music of Austria’s western Tyrol region (although
some authors associate its choreography with the volta, a 16th-century couples dance). Whatever its
exact origin, by the late 1700s the waltz spread throughout Europe. The dance craze was particularly
popular among young people from the wealthy middle classes, the perfect expression of a new,
confident bourgeoisie, who were discarding the aristocratic customs of their elders.
Quick intro

Waltz dates back to the late 17th century Europe, but has never really been out of fashion and clearly
stood the test of time. It should probably be one of the first ballroom dances you learn.

It is a smooth and graceful dance with long, flowing movements, characterized by rise & fall motion. It
has a unique 3/4 timing and a simple rhythmic pattern which blends with the music. You can start
waltzing very quickly by just learning the simple box step.

Basic steps

The basic step for waltz is a box step. It's named after a pattern it creates on the floor (box or square)
and forms the foundation of the dance.

A box step can be divided into two parts - a forward half box and a backward half box. Each half box
has three steps - a step forward or backward, a step to the side, and a step to close the feet together.

The leader starts with the left foot and executes a forward half box, followed by a backward half box.
The follower performs the opposite – she starts with the right foot and executes a backward half box,
followed by a forward half box.

The basic box step pattern uses three counts - slow, quick, quick, which is repeated twice to create
the box step. Timing is 1,2,3,1,2,3 or 1,2,3,4,5,6.
Men Basic steps

1. Step forward with the left foot

2. Right foot step sideways to the right
3. Bring your left foot next to your right foot
4. Step back with the right foot
5. Step back sideways with the left foot
6. Bring your right foot next to your left foot

Woman steps

1. Step back with the right foot

2. Left foot step sideways to the left
3. Bring your right foot next to your left foot
4. Step forward with the left foot
5. Step forward sideways with the right foot
6. Bring your left foot next to your right foot

Once you've mastered the basic box step, it's time to start rotating that box. It will usually be
rotated to the left (counterclockwise), so it's called the Left Box Turn. It's quite simple: with each
half box, you turn 1/4 of the turn to the left. After two boxes (or four half boxes) you will complete
the turn and end up where you began. Then start all over again.

Suggested Costume for Waltz

LESSON 3 TANGO

Tango, also referred to as the "Dance of Love", is a passionate and dramatic dance. It's a dialogue
between partners, an expressive form of communication through movements.

Quick intro

Tango originated in the 19th century outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since then it has grown
into one of the most popular dances in the world.

It's somewhat different from other dances, especially traditional ballroom, but next in popularity
behind waltz and foxtrot. Dissimilar to those two, it has no rise & fall, no swaying. It's known for quick,
sharp movements and a catlike walking action.

Today, there are many styles of tango. You can dance the tango argentino, the ballroom tango, the
finnish tango, the uruguayan tango, tango nuevo, vintage tango, and the chinese tango, among other
styles. Although many different interpretations have appeared, the two main styles are the ballroom
style and the Argentine style. The main difference between the two is that the second one has more
sharp, staccato movements and the characteristic head snaps which are totally foreign for the dances
coming from Argentine.

Tango is danced all around the world by people of all sizes and ages. Because the main requirement
is walking, it is a dance for everyone. When it comes to Tango, the Zimbabwean proverb - If you can
walk, you can dance – is absolutely on the spot.

Basic steps

Tango is a walking dance, meaning that all the steps are based on walking.

When you start learning it, you must first master some basic movements. Don't worry, basic steps are
not that difficult to learn. Beginners usually start with 8-Count Basic or simply Tango Basic.

Tango Basic is made of five steps taken to 8 counts of music. The rhythm is slow, slow, quick, quick,
slow. The slow steps consume two beats of music and the quick steps one. Tango music is usually
written in 4/4 time (but also in 2/4 time) and played at a tempo of 30-33 measures per minute.
Instructions & Diagrams:

Tango is danced in a closed position, usually closer than in other dances. The man's left hand is
holding the lady's right hand. His right hand is placed on her back, along the bottom of her ribcage.
The lady's left hand is placed on his right shoulder. You always bent your knees. Remember, this
dance is the most bent of all the ballroom dances.

The lead and follow mirror each others steps. The lead begins with the left foot, the follow with the
right. Walks usually curve gradually to the left.
Basic step for men

1. Step forward with your left foot

2. Step forward with your right foot passing the left foot
3. Step forward again with your left foot this time passing the right foot
4. Step forward and to the right with your right foot
5. Left foot close to right foot

Basic steps for women

1. Step back with your right foot

2. Step back with your left foot passing the right foot
3. Step back again with your right foot this time passing the left foot
4. Step back and to the left with your left foot
5. Right foot close to left foot
LESSON 4 SWING

Swing is a lively, non-progressive partner dance that can be danced to a wide variety of music, from
blues to rock & roll. Non-progressive means it's mostly performed in one spot, so it's very convenient
on a crowded dance floor.

Quick intro

Swing is one of the most versatile partner dances you can learn - very social and beginner friendly.
Easily adaptable to a wide range of tempos, it involves movements with lots of swinging, spinning and
rhythmic, creative footwork.

There are many different styles of swing, the term actually refers to a group of dances that developed
from the swing style of jazz music in the first half of the last century. There's Lindy Hop, Boogie-
Woogie, Jitterbug, Shag, Charleston, West Coast and East Coast Swing, just to name a few. Each of
these dances has its own distinct flavor.

One of the most popular and very suitable for beginners is the East Coast Swing. It's a bit more social
and relaxed than other versions. It's also a formal ballroom dance and the easiest to learn. Perfect for
beginners, which is why we'll focus on this version here. It will create a good foundation and is the
base for other more complex versions.

East Coast Swing can be danced to a variety of music styles. If it's written in 4/4 time and has a
tempo between 135-170 beats per minute, you can swing it.

To dance swing you'll need a partner, a sense of humor, and a bit of endurance. It may seem a bit
intimidating at first, especially if you're watching those who really mastered it. But as with all things,
you have to start with the basics. And the basics are easy. Once you learn the fundamentals, you'll be
swinging in no time. Always remember, wear comfortable shoes. Now let's go swinging.

Basic steps (East Coast Swing)

Beginners usually start with East Coast Swing, because it is the easiest of all swing styles. Here we
will show you the basic 6 count step for East Coast Swing.

East Coast Swing has a basic count of 1&2, 3&4, 5,6. It's known as a triple step swing. The basic
pattern is triple step, triple step, and a rock step.

When you're starting out you can replace the triple step with a single step. In that case the pattern
would be step, step, rock step or rock step, step, step, depending on how you start counting. The
overall progression is, of course, the same.

The triple step is really not that difficult to master, it is performed in a chasse-like manner - side step,
together, side step.

Instructions & Diagrams

Basic Steps For Men: The man starts with his left foot.
 1&2: Triple step (chasse) to the left (left-right-left)
 3&4: Triple step to the right (right-left-right)
 5: Step backward with your left foot
 6: Weight shifts to your right foot

Basic Steps For Women: The woman starts with her right foot.

 1&2: Triple step (chasse) to the right (right-left-right)

 3&4: Triple step to the left (left-right-left)
 5: Step backward with your right foot
 6: Weight shifts to your left foot

Remember, keep the steps small.

LESSON 5 SWING

Swing is a lively, non-progressive partner dance that can be danced to a wide variety of music, from
blues to rock & roll. Non-progressive means it's mostly performed in one spot, so it's very convenient
on a crowded dance floor.

Quick intro

Swing is one of the most versatile partner dances you can learn - very social and beginner friendly.
Easily adaptable to a wide range of tempos, it involves movements with lots of swinging, spinning and
rhythmic, creative footwork.
There are many different styles of swing, the term actually refers to a group of dances that developed
from the swing style of jazz music in the first half of the last century. There's Lindy Hop, Boogie-
Woogie, Jitterbug, Shag, Charleston, West Coast and East Coast Swing, just to name a few. Each of
these dances has its own distinct flavor.

One of the most popular and very suitable for beginners is the East Coast Swing. It's a bit more social
and relaxed than other versions. It's also a formal ballroom dance and the easiest to learn. Perfect for
beginners, which is why we'll focus on this version here. It will create a good foundation and is the
base for other more complex versions.

East Coast Swing can be danced to a variety of music styles. If it's written in 4/4 time and has a
tempo between 135-170 beats per minute, you can swing it.

To dance swing you'll need a partner, a sense of humor, and a bit of endurance. It may seem a bit
intimidating at first, especially if you're watching those who really mastered it. But as with all things,
you have to start with the basics. And the basics are easy. Once you learn the fundamentals, you'll be
swinging in no time. Always remember, wear comfortable shoes. Now let's go swinging.

Basic steps (East Coast Swing)

Beginners usually start with East Coast Swing, because it is the easiest of all swing styles. Here we
will show you the basic 6 count step for East Coast Swing.

East Coast Swing has a basic count of 1&2, 3&4, 5,6. It's known as a triple step swing. The basic
pattern is triple step, triple step, and a rock step.

When you're starting out you can replace the triple step with a single step. In that case the pattern
would be step, step, rock step or rock step, step, step, depending on how you start counting. The
overall progression is, of course, the same.

The triple step is really not that difficult to master, it is performed in a chasse-like manner - side step,
together, side step.

Instructions & Diagrams:

Basic Steps For Men: The man starts with his left foot.

 1&2: Triple step (chasse) to the left (left-right-left)

 3&4: Triple step to the right (right-left-right)
 5: Step backward with your left foot
 6: Weight shifts to your right foot
 Basic Steps for Women: The woman starts with her right foot.

 1&2: Triple step (chasse) to the right (right-left-right)

 3&4: Triple step to the left (left-right-left)
 5: Step backward with your right foot
 6: Weight shifts to your left foot

Remember, keep the steps small.

LESSON 6 RUMBA

Rumba, or sometimes 'rhumba', is a slow and flirtatious dance. Some say it is the spirit and soul of
Latin American dance. It's certainly a dance of romance and always a good choice for weddings.

Quick intro

Rumba is generally regarded as the "dance of romance", but also known as the "Latin waltz" or the
"waltz with a wiggle". Due to its slow rhythm and sensual movements, some call it the most intimate
and passionate dance there is.

Learning rumba is not difficult. The ease of learning is actually one of the main reasons why it's more
popular today than most other Latin dances (except perhaps salsa). Once you learn the simple steps,
the music does the rest.

Rumba can be danced to a variety of music, from contemporary to traditional. Here are a few popular
songs to give you an idea:

 And I Love Her - The Beetles

 It's Now or Never - Elvis Presley
 I'm Not Giving You Up - Gloria Estefan
 Besame Mucho - Xavier Cugat
 Falling Into You - Celine Dion
 Neon Moon - Brooks and Dunn
 Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
 Kokomo - Beach Boys
 Girl from Ipanema - Frank Sinatra

Basic steps

Rumba is usually danced to music written in 4/4 time, with four beats to each measure. The basic
step is a very simple box step. It consist of three basic steps - two quick side steps and a slow
forward or backward step.

The rhythm of the steps is slow, quick, quick. A slow step is danced over two counts of music, while a
quick step is danced over one count.
Rumba is a spot dance which means the couple does not travel around the dance floor like in many
other dances, but rather stays in one location. It is done to music with slow tempo and emphasizes on
hip movements (what we call Cuban motion).

Instructions & Diagrams:

You start dancing in a closed dance position. The man's left hand is holding the lady's right hand with
the elbows almost touching. The man's right hand is placed underneath the lady's shoulder blade.
The lady's left hand is placed right behind the man's shoulder, flat on his back.

Basic Steps for Men

The gentleman starts with his left foot stepping forward. The man's steps are as follows:

1. Step forward with your left foot

2. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
3. Move your left foot to your right foot
4. Step back with your right foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Move your right foot to your left foot

Basic Steps for Women

The lady starts with her right foot stepping backward. The woman's steps are as follows:

1. Step back with your right foot

2. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
3. Move your right foot to your left foot
4. Step forward with your left foot
5. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
6. Move your left foot to your right foot
LESSON 7 SAMBA

Samba is a lively dance of Brazilian origin. It's a popular party dance,

characterized by simple forward and backward steps and rhythmic hip
movements.

Quick intro

Samba is the national dance of Brazil, some say the spirit and soul of the country. In Brazil, it is a solo
dance, performed at street festivals and carnivals. Ballroom samba, on the other hand, is a partner
dance that has little in common with the original form.

Although in Brazil samba remains a solo form, in other countries it evolved into a partner dance and
was standardized as a ballroom dance in 1956. Today it's one of the most common Latin American
dances.

Many versions of samba exist - Carnivale, Mesemba, Carioca, Batucado, Conga, just to name a few.
Here we'll focus on the ballroom version, quite popular in North America and Europe, with both the
younger and older generations.

Basic steps

Ballroom samba is usually danced to music written in 2/4 time, meaning there are two beats in each
measure. The basic box step consist of three steps. This means that three steps are performed in two
beats of music.

The basic rhythm is 1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8, commonly described as "one, uh two", "three, uh four",
and so on. Usually you count 8 beats before resuming the count.

The most characteristic element of samba is probably the so called samba bounce, which is achieved
through rhythmic bending and straightening of the knees. See the video below for detailed
explanation.

Instructions & Diagrams:

Ballroom samba is danced in a closed position, with partners slightly apart. The lady's right hand and
the man's left hand are held about the lady's eye level. The man's right hand is placed on the lady's
shoulder blade. The lady's left hand is placed flat on the man's back.

Basic step is a very simple box step. Remember, the rhythm is 1-uh-2, 3-uh-4...

Basic Steps for Men

1. Step forward with your left foot (count 1)

2. Move your right foot to your left foot (uh)
3. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (count 2)
4. Step backward with your right foot (count 3)
5. Move your left foot to your right foot (uh)
6. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (count 4)

Basic Steps for Ladies

1. Step backward with your right foot (count 1)

2. Move your left foot to your right foot (uh)
3. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (count 2)
4. Step forward with your left foot (count 3)
5. Move your right foot to your left foot (uh)
6. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (count 4)

LESSON 8 SALSA

The word 'salsa' literally means 'sauce', usually hot and spicy, and that's definitely how you would
describe salsa dance – zesty, energetic, passionate and sexy.

Quick intro

Salsa is a sensual Latin dance, similar to mambo. Both have a pattern of six steps over eight counts
of music and they both share many of the same moves.

The great thing about salsa is that just about anyone can learn it. That's why it gained vast popularity
in the last few decades and is now danced in nightclubs all over the world. There is a well known
saying that is often repeated by dance teachers - if you can walk, you can salsa.

Salsa is the result of combining many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances, a fusion of Cuban, Puerto
Rican and African rhythms. The basic rhythm is quick, quick, slow; quick, quick, slow, using the 1,2,3
and 5,6,7 beats (beats 4 and 8 are skipped). The music is typically around 180 beats per minute,
although it can be slower or faster than that.

Basic steps

Salsa is one of the most popular Latin American dances, the main reason being - it's easy to learn. At
first glance it might seem difficult, but the truth is quite the opposite - basic salsa steps can be learned
with less than 10 minutes of practice.

Only three steps are made for every four beats with one step to each beat and one beat being
skipped. The skipped beat is called a tag, a tap, a kick, a flick, or the like. The steps can be from side
to side or forward-backward and in circles. When dancing you must keep a straight upper body
posture and move your hips as much as possible.

Salsa is danced with partners facing each other. It can be danced in closed or open position. Note
that salsa steps are very small. The faster the music, which is usually quite fast, the smaller the steps.
Instructions & Diagrams:

Because Salsa allows for a lot of creative improvisation, many different styles have developed over
time. But regardless of different styles the basic steps are essentially the same. As a beginner, you
should always start at the beginning.

Basic Steps For Men:

You need to start with both feet together. Remember, practice makes perfect.

1. Step forward with your left foot (first beat)

2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
3. Step backward with your left foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
4. Step backward with your right foot (first beat)
5. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
6. Step forward with your right foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)

Basic Steps For Ladies:

1. Step backward with your right foot (first beat)

2. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
3. Step forward with your right foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
4. Step forward with your left foot (first beat)
5. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (second beat)
6. Step backward with your left foot (third beat + pause on fourth beat)
LESSON 9 CHA CHA
Cha cha is a fun, flirtatious dance with playful energy. It's a blend of other Latin dances,
especially mambo and rumba. The major difference between cha cha and mambo/rumba is a triple
step (cha cha cha) that replaces the slow step.

Quick intro

Cha cha is widely recognizable by its catchy rhythm – one, two, cha, cha, cha. It's easy to learn and
fun to dance.

Like so many Latin dances, it originates from Cuba. It was developed by the Cuban composer and
violinist Enrique Jorrin in the middle of 1950s. Originally it was known as a slowed-down mambo or
"the triple mambo", because of the three quick steps. It gained instant popularity due to its simplicity.
In time it evolved into a separate dance and although it was originally known as the cha-cha-cha, the
name was shortened to the cha-cha.

Did you know: Bruce Lee, the famous movie star and one of the greatest legends in martial arts, was
also an accomplished Latin dancer. He won the Hong Kong Cha Cha Championship in 1958, when
he was 18 years old.
Cha cha can be danced to almost any music with a good beat, from traditional Latin rhythms to club
music, from country to pop. It's popularity can be heard in the music of Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez,
Marc Anthony, Tom Jones, Carlos Santana, and many others. Cha cha is very much a dance of
today.

Basic steps

Cha cha music is composed in 4/4 time (four beats to a bar of music). For each bar of music there are
2 slow and 3 quick steps, which may be counted as – one, two, cha, cha, cha or step, step, step,
quick step, quick step. The footwork is simple and mostly focuses on just shifting weight from one foot
to another.

Remember, five steps are taken to four beats of music. Also don't forget that the movements tend to
be somewhat flirtatious. This is definitely a party dance!

Instructions & Diagrams:

Partners face each other. Gentleman starts with the left foot, lady starts with the right foot. Basic
ballroom hold.

Basic Side Step for Men

1. Sidestep to the left with your left foot

2. Step backward & left with your right foot
3. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
5. Move your left foot to your right foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
7. Step forward & right with your left foot
8. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
10. Move your right foot to your left foot

Basic Side Step for Women

1. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

2. Step forward & right with your left foot
3. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
4. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
5. Move your right foot to your left foot
6. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
7. Step backward & left with your right foot
8. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
9. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
10. Move your left foot to your right foot

LESSON 10 JIVE
Jive is an exciting partner dance, fun, easy to learn, and playful in nature. Because it's fast and
energy-consuming, it's also an excellent form of exercise. Plus, it looks great on a dance floor.

Quick intro

Jive is a faster version of swing and shares many things with it, from footwork to underarm turns,
swivels, etc. It evolved from early swing dances like Boogie-Woogie and Jitterbug. During WWII
American soldiers introduced it to Europe, especially UK, where it became very popular with the
youth. In 1968 it was added as the fifth Latin dance in International competitions.

It's a very boppy dance where dancers use more bouncy movements, lifting the knees and bending or
rocking the hips. A lot of kicks are used. It's one the most energetic of all the dances.

Jive is generally danced to a music in 4/4 time in a wide variety of tempos from slow to very fast. The
great thing about it is that it can be danced to all sorts of music - old, new, Swing, Rocknroll, Country,
electronic, pop...

It's a dance for everyone, easy to learn, relaxed, lots of fun, and extremely social. It is the fastest of
the Latin dances and will give you a great cardio workout. What a fantastic way to get and stay in
shape. Now grab your dancing shoes and get jiving!

Basic steps
The basic steps for jive are based on a simple six beat sequence: 1-2-3-a-4-5-a-6. The count begins
with the rock step (left foot step back, right foot in place), followed by the two triple steps (chasse) that
are counted: 3-a-4, 5-a-6.
The Rock Step is simply changing weight from one foot to the other, except that it is taking a little step
back, instead of to the side. A chasse is a series of three steps to the side.

Jive is generally danced to music with four beats to the bar that usually contains bouncy rhythms and
easy melodies. The basic step (for men) starts with a rock step (changing weight from one foot to the
other) followed by triple step to the left (left, right, left) and triple step to the right (right, left, right). The
lady mirrors the man. Remember, the timing is - 1, 2, 3 & 4, 5 & 6.

Instructions Diagrams:

Jive is danced with the lady and man facing each other. The man's left hand loosely holds the lady's
right hand. The man leads starting with his left foot and the lady follows his movements.

Basic Men's Steps

1. Step back with your left foot (Rock step)

2. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it
3. Sidestep to the left with your left foot (Chasse to the left)
4. Move your right foot to your left foot
5. Sidestep to the left with your left foot
6. Right foot in place, weight shifts to it (Chasse to the right)
7. Sidestep to the right with your left foot
8. Sidestep to the right with your right foot

Basic Lady's Steps

1. Step back with your right foot (Rock step)

2. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it
3. Sidestep to the right with your right foot (Chasse to the right)
4. Move your left foot to your right foot
5. Sidestep to the right with your right foot
6. Left foot in place, weight shifts to it (Chasse to the left)
7. Sidestep to the left with your right foot
8. Sidestep to the left with your left foot

A few distinctive Jive steps:

 American Spin
 Throwaway
 Comb
 Chicken Walks
 Arm Breaker
 Jig Walks

Practice these steps until you are able to do them in time with music. Don't forget to count: 1-2-3-a-4-
5-a-6.

Jive Music and Rhythm

Jive can be danced to swing music and jump blues in the tempo range of about 200 beats per minute.
Depending on the style preferred, Jive can be danced to a variety of upbeat music including Boogie-
woogie, Swing and Rock and Roll. The most important thing for beginners is to get familiar with the
rhythm of the music. Listen to the drum line rather than the melody, the drum provides the beat.

LESSON 11 FOXTROT

Foxtrot is a smooth, elegant, easy to learn dance, very popular at wide variety of social events,
including wedding receptions. It's one of the most beautiful ballroom dances characterized by long,
flowing movements.

Quick intro

Foxtrot is named after its originator, Harry Fox, who was a Vaudeville performer in New York in the
1910s. Because he was having a hard time finding female dancers capable of performing the difficult
two-step, he added trotting steps to ragtime music. People soon referred to his dance as Fox's Trot.

Foxtrot includes basic elements found in most other dances, so when you learn it you acquire a good
foundation to learn other popular dance forms. It is highly versatile and can be danced to a variety of
musical styles and tempos. From slow and romantic to quick and jazzy. Popular vocalists
for foxtrot include Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis
Armstrong, Dinah Shore, and many, many more.

Basic steps

The basic elements of foxtrot are walking steps and side steps. The long walking movements also
involve a rise & fall action, which is similar to waltz, although more subtle. The basic box step is also
similar to waltz steps – the main difference being timing (foxtrot is 4/4, waltz is 3/4). If you already
know how to waltz, then learning foxtrot will be just a matter of rhythm.

The basic rhythm is slow, slow, quick, quick. The slow steps use 2 beats of music and the quick steps
use one. The slow steps are long and elegant, and the quick steps are short and energetic. As
already mentioned, the music is played in 4/4 timing.

Foxtrot is danced in a normal closed position, which means facing your partner and holding them
close.
Instructions & Diagrams:

Stand upright with your feet together. Face each other, lady puts her right hand in his left. His right
hand is on her left shoulder blade, her left hand is on his right arm.

Basic Steps - Gentleman

Basic forward

1. Step forward with your left foot (slow step)

2. Step forward with your right foot (slow step)
3. Sidestep to the left with your left foot (quick step)
4. Move your right foot to your left foot (quick step)

Basic backward

5. Step backward with your left foot (slow step)

6. Step backward with your right foot (slow step)
7. Sidestep to the left with your left foot (quick step)
8. Move your right foot to your left foot (quick step)

Basic Steps – Lady

Basic forward

1. Step backward with your right foot (slow step)

2. Step backward with your left foot (slow step)
3. Sidestep to the right with your right foot (quick step)
4. Move your left foot to your right foot (quick step)

Basic backward

5. Step forward with your right foot (slow step)

6. Step forward with your left foot (slow step)
7. Sidestep to the right with your right foot (quick step)
8. Move your left foot to your right foot (quick step)
 ACTIVITY # 1

Perform the dance/dance step of the different social dances. Submit your video for the
assessment.

1. Waltz
2. tango
3. swing
4. rumba
5. samba
6. salsa
7. cha cha
8. jive
9. foxtrot

Performance will be graded according to the following rubrics:

Exemplary Outstanding Fair Needs

4 3 2 Improvement
1
Timing Student Student mostly Student gets off Student does
consistently moves on the beat quite a not move on
moves on the beat of the few times and the set counts.
beat of the music; easily has trouble
music recovers if recovering the
throughout the he/she gets off timing.
entire dance. count.
Performance/Execution Presentation Presentation Presentation Presentation
and and and was rushed,
performance performance performance sloppy, and too
was excellently fairly done the was not short and
done the steps steps mastered. confused.
Effort /Energy Student went Student spent Student put a Students’
above and time working minimal effort works’ shows
beyond the together to and teamwork. less
expected make sure that Has few errors preparation,
outcome. the and could have creativity or
presentation added more to effort. Lots
was well done. the error and
Got help and presentation sloppy.
asked for
feedback.

Scores and Its Equivalent Points

12-11=50 Exemplary 10-9 =40 Outstanding 8-5 =30 Fair

4-1=15 Needs Improvement

 CHAPTER 2

DANCE ETIQUETTE
Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help us navigate the social dimensions of dancing.It is nice
to know how to go about in the dancing circles. It makes the difference between having a happy or
unhappy dancing experience, the difference between people wanting, or not wanting to dance with
you.

Comfort and Safety:

Wear clothing that makes it easy and enjoyable to dance, both for yourself and your partner.

 Regardless of how informal the dance is, always wear dance shoes. Do not wear sneakers or
other shoes with rubber or spongy soles. They can stick to the floor during turns and spins and
cause ankle and knee injuries.
 Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses, especially for active dancing: It is not pleasant
to have to touch the damp skin of a partner.
 Sleeves that are baggy or cut low in the armpit are not a good idea, especially in Latin and
swing dancing, because dancers need access to partner's back, and hands may get caught in
baggy sleeves.
 Accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklaces, and big belt buckles can
be dangerous. They can catch in partner's clothing, scratch and bruise.
 Gentlemen: if you have no place to leave your keys and loose change, carry them in the *left*
pocket of your trousers. This makes it less likely to bruise your partner.
 Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail. It is difficult to get into closed dance position
when the lady has long flowing hair (hair gets caught in gentleman's right hand). It is also not
fun to be hit in the face with flying hair during turns and spins.

Personal Grooming

Dancing is an activity where two people come in close contact. Before a dance:

 Shower and use a deodorant,

 Brush teeth and use mouthwash or breath mint,
 Abstain from foods that produce strong odors, like those heavy in garlic
 The odor of cigarettes on one's breath or clothing can be very unattractive.

During a dance:

 Check your grooming periodically

 During active dance sessions, freshen up and towel off periodically in the bathroom
 Gentlemen, you can carry an extra shirt with you to the dance, in case you need a change.

What to Wear?

Protocol:
Dancing has its own culture. If you want to join a group of dancers and enjoy their company, it is a
good idea to follow the accepted costumes of their dance group. One of the ways you get accepted
into a group is by the way you're dressed.

The more formal the dance, the more formal the outfit. For example, if you are invited to a formal
charity ball, anything less than a tuxedo for men or ball gown for women would be inappropriate. On
the other hand, at a dance lesson at your local studio, there is usually no need to dress formally.

This is not as hard as it may seem; a little common sense goes a long way. Also, if in doubt, follow
the crowd! See what others do and follow suit. If all else fails, you can always ask the dance
organizers about the dress code.

Below I give a guideline and explanation for dress code, which you may see on invitations and
announcements, as well as a general idea of what to wear at different dance venues.
 White tie: White tie is the most formal category of dressing. For the gentleman, it means a
black tailcoat with matching trousers trimmed by ribbon of braid or satin on the outside of each
trouser leg, a white pique' tie, white pique' single or double-breasted vest, and a wing-collar
shirt with a stiff pique' front. White gloves are nice optional accessories for gentlemen. The lady
appears in a ball gown, which is an evening dress with a full skirt, possibly with open back and
low neck line. Elbow-length gloves are a nice addition for the lady.
 Black tie: Gentlemen in black tuxedo coat, trousers trimmed with satin ribbon along the outside
of the legs, cummerband and bow tie. The phrase ``black tie'' does not refer to the color of the
tie. In fact colorful ties (with matching cummerbands) are very popular. Ladies appear in ball
gowns.
 Black tie optional: Same as above, except gentlemen have the option of wearing a regular
suit with a tie (bow tie preferred), and ladies wear a cocktail gown or dinner dress. Long to full-
length skirts are preferred; short skirts are not recommended.
 Formal: Gentlemen in suit and tie (nowadays a sport coat is often an acceptable replacement
for a full suit), ladies in cocktail gown or evening dress.
 Semi-formal: Gentlemen in dress slacks with dress shirt and tie, jacket is optional. Other
options include a vest or a sweater that shows the tie. At the lower end of formality, these
events can be attended without a tie, e.g. with a turtleneck and jacket. Ladies in evening dress
or dinner dress, but other chic outfits are also acceptable (like flowing pants, etc.)
 Dressy Casual: Applies to most practice dances, workshops, and dance lessons. Gentlemen
can wear cotton slacks with solid color T-shirt, turtleneck, mock turtleneck, or polo shirt. Ladies
have a much wider set of clothing options. Use your imagination and sense of fashion. In
general this is a conservative and toned-down appearance that has grown increasingly popular
on the dance floors. Don't forget your dance shoes!
 Country/Western: Country western attire has variations across the country, but generally it is
acceptable to go in blue or black jeans (not stone-washed) and cowboy boots. Make sure that
the boots will not mark the dance floor. If you wear a hat, it may be a good idea to take it off
when going on the floor. Note that country western folks can be very sensitive about their hats.
It is improper to touch or otherwise handle someone's hat, even if it sits on a table. For a lady to
pick up and put on a gentleman's hat is considered very flirtatious.
 Milongas: (Argentine Tango) For both ladies and gentlemen, black or dark themes are
preferred.
 Latin: This refers to venues that specialize in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, etc. For gentlemen,
any button-up shirt, solid T-shirt or mock turtleneck, dress slacks, and dance shoes. Jackets
are nice, but a vest can be even more stylish. Unlike most other dance venues, bright and
colorful outfits for gentlemen are acceptable, although dark themes are more common. Ladies
can (and often do) wear sexy outfits: both short skirts and longer slit skirts are popular. Low
necklines and exposed midriffs are not uncommon.
 Swing: There are no strict rules for swing outfits. Both the Gentleman and the Lady wear outfits
that are reasonably neat and chic, although often not very formal. Many types of swing are fast-
paced and athletic, so wearing suitable clothing is essential. For example, the Lady would be
well advised to stay away from short, tight skirts. See also the next section on Comfort and
Safety. A cute trend, especially in Lindy Hop circles, is to wear vintage outfits from the 1930's
and 40's. But this is not done everywhere and is not at all a requirement.
 Activity # 2
Choose the correct answer. Write your answer in a ¼ sheet of paper.

1. What should you wear to class?

a. LMS Dance Uniform b. Jeans
c. High Heels d. Business Suit

2. For your safety and others, you should NOT wear...

a. Hair ties b. Jewelry
c. Finger puppets d. Lipstick

3. Students will get ___ minutes to change at the beginning of class.

a. 5 b. 40
c.3 d.10

4. Everyone must participate in class.

a.True b. False
5. In the dance studio, you cannot have...
a. Food b. Gum
c.Open beverages d. All of the above
6. The Dance Studio should be treated with...
a. respect and care. b. disrespect and carelessness

7. When you walk into the studio, where should you place your belongings
a.On the floor, out of the way b. On the dance floor
c. inside the Tigerette lockers d. hold them all of class
8. Alignment
a. The aim of a dance; what the choreographer aims to communicate.
b. A design that is traced in the air by part of the body.
c. Correct placement of body parts in relation to each other.
d. Recognition and understanding of the qualities of dance.
9. Extension
a. Lighting, set, properties, costume and aural setting.
b. Lengthening one or more muscles or limbs.
c. Use of the face to show mood, feeling or character.
10. Flexibility
a. Form the overall shape and structure of a dance. Formations Shapes or patterns created in space
by dancers.
b. Use of the eyes to enhance performance or interpretative qualities.
c. The range of movement in the joints (involving muscles, tendons and ligaments).
11. An important part of body mechanics that describes the position of a person’s body while
performing a task is
a. posture b. alignment
c. balance d. stature
12. When lifting with proper posture, all of these body parts should be in line except for
_____________.
a. head b. back
c. hips d. elbows
13. This part of the body is used to maintain TURNOUT?
a. patella(knees) b. metatarsals(toes)
c. hips d. sternum
14. Decide the appropriate strategy to prevent a dance related injury?
a. correct body alignment b. Proper warm up and cool down
c. stretching d. all choices are correct
15. Identify the INAPPROPRIATE healthy drinking and eating choice to enhance one’s dance ability:
a. apples b. water
c. salad d. candy and junk food
 CHAPTER 3

FESTIVAL DANCES
Festival dance is a cultural dance performed to the strong beats by a community of people
sharing the same culture usually done in honor of a Patron Saint or in thanksgiving of a bountiful
harvest. Festival dances may be: Religious , Secular or Non-Religious.

TIPS FOR FESTIVAL DANCES

HOW TO CHOREOGRAPH? 1. GETTING STARTED  Spend some thinking about your routine 
Make a journal or notes of your ideas or thoughts .Make time to watch other performances through :
 videos  youtube

CHOOSE A SONG OR MUSIC  Finding the right song is either the easiest or hardest part of
choreography.

CREATING MOVEMENTS  Start moving  When creating your own steps, be sure to give them
names that won’t make it hard to remember  Experiment different steps, moves, & sequences 
Makes sure your dance steps fit the song  Incorporate props, costume and sounds.

PRACTICING, STAGING & REVISING  Practice makes perfect  Practice your routine over & over
& over again.  Be patient with your dancers and remain positive  Stay flexible and remain open
Stage your piece  record your practice  Revise your choreography  After staging revise your
choreography, perfect the steps and transitions.  Don’t make too many alterations to the
choreography, this can frustrate your dancers.

BASIC DANCE STEPS AND MOVEMENTS 1.FOOTWORKS step point pivot change step gallop
waltz hop step

HAND MOVEMENTS-usually used in festival dance; lateral, salok kumintang T - position or reverse T
position hayon – hayon forearm sarok

LESSON 1 The Sinulog Festival

The Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of
January to honor the Santo Niño (Child Jesus). Basically, the festival is done by a dance ritual, in
which it tells the story of the Filipino people’s pagan past and their acceptance of Christianity. The
word ―Sinulog‖ means ―graceful dance‖, wherein it all started in 1980 with a simple dance that
represents the ―sulog‖ (or current) of a river in Cebu.

With the celebration’s evolution, the Sinulog Festival has become a month long tradition in
Cebu. The most-awaited feature, nevertheless, is the Sinulog Grand Parade which was held on the
15th day of January. ―One Beat, One Dance, One Vision. Cebu – City of Culture‖ was the theme
adopted for the 2012 Sinulog Festival.

As the festival becomes more and more famous each year, tourists would never want to miss
the opportunity to watch it and became more and more commercialized. The festival now, not only
consists of costumes and dances, but also contests, such as art exhibits, beauty pageants, photo
contests, and singing and dancing contests. Participants may also join the festival’s activities, such as
concerts, cultural shows, fireworks display, fun runs, and street fairs. For the past 18 years, it has
made the Filipinos residing in New Zealand celebrate their own version each year, a proof on how big
of an influence the festival is. It has also been recognized as the ―City of Culture‖ by the Association
of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

With the overwhelming amount of people who wish to witness the traditional celebration and
the beauty of the culture it depicts, this grand festival remains as Cebu’s proudest attraction, along
with the beautiful beaches and historical places.

Basic Steps

The dance has two basic steps: natural step and Kinampilan.The natural steps is known two steps
forward, one step backward while kinampilan one step right foot forward and one step backward while
left the foot stay in place.

LESSON 2 ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

The Ati-Atihan Festival is a feast held annually in honor of the Santo Niño (Infant Jesus), held
on the third Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines, on the island of Panay. It
originally came from Batan, Aklan, then adopted later by some neighboring towns. The name Ati-
Atihan means "to be like Atis" or "to make believe Atis", the local name for the Aeta aborigines who
first settled in Panay Island and other parts of the archipelago.
The festival consists of tribal dance, music, accompanied by indigenous costumes and
weapons, and parade along the street. Christians and non-Christians observe this day with religious
processions. It has inspired many other Philippine Festivals including the Sinulog
Festival of Cebu and Dinagyang of Iloilo City, both adaptations of the Kalibo's Ati-Atihan Festival, and
legally holds the title "The Mother of All Philippine Festivals" in spite of the other two festivals' claims
of the same title.
The costumes worn at the festival is patterned after the African tribal design like those seen at
the Rio Carnaval.

STEPS IN ATIHAN ATIHAN

First, learn to do the sadsad, the Ibajaynon version of street dancing which happens to be the coolest
dance move on earth. It is a cross between a march and the Cha-Cha: you put one foot in front of
you, take two half steps forward, do the same with your other foot and you’re good to go.
Just remember to drag your feet a little (this is the reason why it’s called sadsad). Hand movements
are optional, mainly because tradition dictates that you hold a speared offering in one hand and a
bottle of beer in the other, like so:

LESSON 3 KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL

The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. Its name
derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", from the Dabawenyo word meaning good, valuable,
superior or beautiful. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the
wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. ]Kadayawan Festival is one of the
major yearly festivals that gets celebrated in the Philippines and its the real piller of Davao culture.
People enjoy this together by dancing on the streets, good food goes prepared, louder music. There
is a lot to love. Previously, this festival held in the third week of August every year which was
highlighting the 11 tribes of Davao City.

LESSON 4 PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL

Panagbenga Festival (transl. Flower Festival) is a month-long annual flower occasion

occurring in Baguio City. The term is of Kankanaey origin, meaning "season of blooming". [1] The
festival, held in February, was created as a tribute to the city's flowers and as a way to rise up from
the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake.[2] The festival includes floats that are covered mostly
with flowers not unlike those used in Pasadena's Rose Parade. The festival also includes street
dancing, presented by dancers clad in flower-inspired costumes, that are inspired by the Bendian,
an Ibaloi dance of celebration that came from the Cordilleras.
ACTIVITY # 3

Answer the following question. Encode your answer. (Use long size bond paper arial,12)

1. Why do we celebrate festivals? Give at least five reasons and explain your
answers?(10pts)
2. What would be the possible programs that will help to enrich our culture and heritage of
the Philippine Festival dances? (10pts)
3. Why do you think festival dances should be introduced to the younger generation?
How? (10pts)
4. Do you find festival dances beneficial to a community for promoting culture preservation
and health awareness? In what ways? (10pts)
References:
https://www.google.com/search?q=costume+for+waltz&rlz=1C1GCEA_enPH846PH846&sxsrfhttps://
www.dancing4beginners.com/waltz/#diagramshttps://www.google.com/search?q=costume+for+waltz
&rlz=1C1GCEA_enPH846PH846&sxsrf
https://www.dancing4beginners.com/tango/#diagrams
https://www.dancing4beginners.com/swing/#diagrams
https://www.dancing4beginners.com/rumba/#diagrams
https://www.dancing4beginners.com/samba/#diagrams

https://www.dancing4beginners.com/salsa/#diagrams

https://www.dancing4beginners.com/cha-cha/

https://www.dancing4beginners.com/jive/

https://www.dancing4beginners.com/foxtrot/

https://personal.utdallas.edu/~aria/dance/etiquette.html

https://asiasociety.org/philippines/it%E2%80%99s-more-fun-philippines-sinulog-festival-
feverhttps://www.slideshare.net/thranzjenny/festival-dance

https://pinaytraveller.com/archives/9374

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadayawan_Festival

https://www.liveabout.com/jive-dance-basics-1007196

https://www.slideshare.net/thranzjenny/festival-dance

https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=CXX79BC&sp=yes&

Books:
AGCAOILI, et.al (2017) Dance and Recreation for Health

TULIO, et.al (2010) Physical Education 2