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Social Dances
Learner’s Module in Physical Education 9
Quarter 2● Module 3

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 FAISSEL T. FONTANILLA
Developer
Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

What I Need to Know

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 SOCIAL DANCES AND DANCE
MIXERS

This is intended to help you understand and master the concepts and gain salient
ideas about Social Dances and Dance Mixers and its relations to aspects like the
physical, emotional, and social well-being of a person. It is designed to equip you with
knowledge and skills which is essential in achieving optimum health to contribute
much to your home, community, school, or place of work. This is also designed for
you to learn the idea that there is more to dancing than dancing itself. The developer
followed the Learning competencies based on the Most Essential Learning
competencies released by the Department of Education.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the different etiquettes in participating in dance activities.

• Realize the importance of fostering dance etiquette in social
dancing.
• Verbalize the importance of
the fitness side of Social
Dancing and Dance mixers.
What’s In

For the past grade levels in high school, you’ve

learned about folk, indigenous, ethnic, traditional, and
even festival dances present in the Philippines for
Grade 7, Asian dance form, and lessons relative
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thereto for Grade 8. Now that you are in grade 9, you will become an ambassador of
FITNESS by promoting the idea of “MOVE TO LEARN AND LEARN TO MOVE”. Move to
learn in the context of physical activity as the means for learning, while Learn to move
embodies the learning of skills, and techniques and the acquisition of understanding that are
requisites to participation in dance.

What is It

Dance
ETIQUETTE-
Etiquette-
DANCE- it is an
unwritten code is a set of
is masterful
movement in a
of behaviors, guidelines
designed to that help you
rhythmically ease social
coordinated, interactions in navigate the
and expressive both our social
way. personal and dimensions
business lives. of dancing.

Why do we care about dance etiquette? Because just like in any other event it is
important to behave accordingly. Moreover, it will not just give you a great experience but will
also widen your social networks. There are aspects of dance etiquette that we have to
consider. The following are the said aspects.

I. WHAT TO WEAR- In social Dances and Dance Mixers, the more formal the dance the
more formal the outfit.

FORMAL

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SEMI-FORMAL

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CASUAL

LATINMODERN STANDARD

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 LATIN MODERN STANDARD

II. PERSONAL GROOMING

Things to remember in participating in any dance activity.

Before the said activity it is but proper for you to take a bath and brush your teeth and
use mouthwash/breath mint for you will be socializing with other people in that event and don
not use strong perfume because some are not comfortable smelling strong perfumes. Do not
use anything that may cause a strong odor. During the activity, we are reminded to always
be conscious about your grooming, freshen up and towel off periodically and it is also
advisable to bring with you extra clothes to change if necessary.

III. ON THE DANCE FLOOR

To make sure that you are not colliding with other pairs always bear in mind to follow
the counterclockwise direction. Be polite and approachable with your partner and accompany
your partner back to her seat.

IV. NO-FAULT DANCING

As much as possible, you should dance at the level of your partner and never blame
your partner for the missed execution of the figures. If unintentionally you committed some
mistake, it ethical to apologize immediately.

V. DEMEANOR

Demeanor is how we behave, and we deal with other people. In the social dancing
activity, there are things that we must consider like being approachable and having an eye to
eye contact with your partner. It is you who should adjust to the situation so you must project
a positive outlook even if it is not your style and if you don’t know the dance be honest and
refuse promptly if you are asked to dance and as a respect to your partner never teach your
partner on the dancefloor for it may insult him/her.

These are the aspects of dance etiquette that we must consider for us to realize that
there is more to dancing than dancing itself. It can develop not only your physical, your
mental, and emotional but also your social skills most especially in a social dancing activity.

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 SOCIAL DANCES is a non-competitive version of ballroom and Latin dancing. It is
comprised of all the same dances, like Foxtrot, Tango, Swing, or Cha-Cha, but designed to be
used in practical settings like wedding receptions, nightclubs, business functions, or informal
gatherings. Social dancing is less formal that exhibition dancing and is meant to be enjoyed
while socializing. Social Dances are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any
given space.
They are synonymously
referred to as ballroom dances, but
the former is performed in balls or
formal social functions. They are
also called ballroom dances. They
are usually performed in pairs,
male and female, but may also be
performed in groups.The most
important skill for good social
dancing is Leading and
Following. This is the non-verbal
communication from the leader to
the follower indicating the direction,
timing, and style, among other things. If Leading and Following is a message, then good
posture and dance frame are the
antennae broadcasting the signal. Ultimately, social dancing is having the ability to converse
while dancing. Being able to multi-task, like chatting about work or the weather while Waltzing,
takes some practice but allows dancing to develop into natural use much quicker. There are
two major classifications of social dances namely;

LATIN AMERICAN DANCE MODERN STANDARD

They are called Latin American dances because Modern Standard dances, on the
most of them are from Latin-American countries. other hand, wear formal,
Latin American Dances include the salsa, mambo, anklelength gowns for females
merengue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, and coat-and-tie for males. Most
jive, boogie, and pasodoble. Latin dances of the time, movements in these
distinguish themselves by the costumes worn by are restricted to a close ballroom
performers. They are somewhat revealing, position with a partner. Modern
tightfitting, sexy yet sophisticated. They are also Standard Dances include the
distinguished by the nature of the movements. slow waltz, tango, Viennese
They are freer and can be performed in the close or waltz, foxtrot, and quickstep.
open hold.

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 What’s More
I. ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE: Write CHECK if the statement is correct and
WRONG if otherwise. Write your answers in your answer sheet.

_______1. Dance training is the general term form DOs and DON’Ts in social dancing.

_______2. In the social dancing activity, the more formal the event, the less formal the outfit.

_______3. Etiquette is a masterful movement in a rhythmically coordinated, and expressive

way.

_______4. Dance etiquette is an unwritten code of behaviors, designed to ease social

interactions in both our personal and business lives.

_______5. Dance is a set of guidelines that help you navigate the social dimensions of
dancing.

_______6. Social dancing is a competitive version of the ballroom.

_______7. Latin American Dance and Modern Standard Dance are the classifications of
Social Ballroom Dancing.

_______8. Attire for modern standard dance is somewhat revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet
sophisticated.

_______9. The most important skill for good social dancing is Leading and Following.

_______10. Social Dances are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any
given space.

II. IDENTIFICATION: Write LAD if the idea belongs to LATIN AMERICAN

DANCE and MSD if it belongs to MODERN STANDARD DANCE, write your
answer on the space provided before each number.

_______1. Salsa, mambo, merengue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie, and
passable.

______2. Costume is revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet sophisticated.

______3. Slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot, and quickstep.

______4. Most of the time, movements in these are restricted to a close ballroom position
with a partner.

______5. Ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males.

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What I Can Do
Direction: You are going to attend a social dancing activity, you will be having a social
dancing activity in Modern standard dances in the morning, and Latin social dancing activity
in the Afternoon. Illustrate through a drawing what are you going to wear on that specific
occasion.
Do this activity in your answer sheet.

Post-Assessment
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the statements carefully. Choose only the letter of
the correct answer .Write your answers in your answer sheet.

1. What is an unwritten code of behaviors, designed to ease social interactions in both our
personal and business lives?
a. behaviour b. character c. demeanor d.etiquette

2. What is the general term for the things to consider in social dancing activity?
a. behaviour b. character c. demeanor d. dance etiquette

3. Which of the following is an example of Modern Standard Dances?

a. cha-cha-cha b. jive c. rumba d. waltz

4. Which of the following dances are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any
given space?
a. ballroom dances b. dance sport c. festival dances d. social dances

5. What is the characteristic of the attire for Latin American dance?

a. revealing b. formal c. ankle length d. coat and tie

6. Which of the following is the term describing masterful movement in a rhythmically

coordinated, and expressive way?
a. social dance b. etiquette c. dance d. demeanor

5. In social Dances and Dance Mixers, the more formal the dance the more formal the
outfit.
a. correct b. incorrect c. maybe b. can be

6. Social dances can be a dance done in?

a. alone
b. pair
c. group
d. a and b

7. Which of the following is an example of Latin American Dance?

a. cha-cha-cha b. jive c. rumba d. all of the choices

8. How do social dances can improve one's well-being?

a. It will broaden your social network.
b. It will make you aloof to everyone.
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 c. It will make you slim and petite.
d. It will develop your singing skill.

9. What are the main dimensions being improved in social dancing activity
a. Physical and moral
b. Physical and emotional
c. Physical and Social
d. Physical and spiritual

10. What is the perfect definition of dance etiquette?

a. is masterful movement in a rhythmically coordinated, and expressive way.
b. is an unwritten code of behaviors, designed to ease social interactions in both
our personal and business lives.
c. is a set of guidelines that help you navigate the social dimensions of dancing.
d. all of the choices.

11.The following can be developed if one engages in social dancing activities

EXCEPT ONE
a. Respect b. sense of lonesome c. courtesy d. all

12. Why fitness is a universal concern?

a. it involves only sports enthusiasts.
b. it leads to a more sedentary lifestyle.
c. one can influence community fitness consciousness effectively if he or she
fosters fitness and well-being.
d. because everyone has no immunity to diseases

13. Having a physically active lifestyle can?

a. help a person be prone to obesity.
b. prevent a person to be physically fit.
c. He/she will become sickly.
d. can prevent us from diseases caused by a sedentary lifestyle.

14. Social dances can be classified into Modern Standard and?

a. hip-hop
b. samba
c. Latin American
d. folk dance

15. On the personal grooming, the following are to be considered except for?
a. bringing of extra outfit
b. eating food with a strong odor
c. freshen up periodically
d. Shower and use a deodorant

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 ANSWER SHEET
GRADE 9 PE QUARTER 2 8
Name:_____________________________________Date:_______________________

Section & class number______________________Score:______________________

What I Can Do
Direction: You are going to attend a social dancing activity, you will be having a social
dancing activity in Modern standard dances in the morning, and Latin social dancing activity
in the Afternoon. Illustrate through a drawing what are you going to wear on that specific
occasion.

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MODERN STANDARD

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LATIN AMERICAN

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 CRITERIA Outstanding (8- Satisfactory (5- Needs improvement
10) 7) (1-4)
Appropriateness The outfit was over-all Some of the outfits Not appropriate for the
appropriate for the accessories are event.
event/activity appropriate
Creativity The Drawing is very Some part of the Drawing show low to
Creative drawing is unclear. nothing in terms of
creativity.
Color Use of appropriate The color was not No color or colored only
contrasting color. used properly. a few parts of it
Punctuality Artwork was Artwork was Artwork was
submitted on time Submitted 1-2 days Submitted 3-4 days late
late
Neatness Artwork presentation Artwork Artwork presentation
was neat presentation was was disorderly
somehow neat
TOTAL

Written tasks
WHAT’S MORE ASSESSMENT

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PARENT’S / GUARDIAN’S FEEDBACK

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Parent’s Signature over Printed Name

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