LESSON 9 CHEER DANCE

WEEK 9

KNOWLEDGE
ENRICHMENT
A. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
• Discuss the nature of cheer dance;
• Observe personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,
hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA participation; and
• Realize one’s potential for health-and dance related activities.

B. INTRODUCTION

Have you ever experienced joining or participating in a cheer dance

competition? How was your experience? Well in this lesson, we will focus in the
nature of cheer dance and as well as on how to observe personal safety
protocols to avoid any harm conditions that may occur during your
participation. It is important to know the safety protocols during rehearsals and
performance.

C. LESSON PROPER
CHEER DANCE
“A good cheerleader is not measured by the height of he jumps but by the span of her
spirit”.
https://rbv.vistausd.org/athletics/cheer

WHAT IS CHEERLEADING?
To better understand the foundation of cheer dance, it is vital to first learn the
fundamental aspects of cheerleading. Cheerleading is an event that consists of
cheers and organized routines for sports team motivation, audience
entertainment or competition. The routines contain many components of cheers,
jumps, dance, gymnastics and stunting. The purpose is to encourage the spectators
or audiences of events to cheer for sports teams at games. The yellers, dancers
and athletes involved in cheerleading are called cheerleaders. When they are
grouped together as one, they are called a squad. Cheerleading history is linked

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closely to the United States history of sports, its
sporting venues, as well as the historical development
of overall crowd participation at many athletic events
(History of Cheerleading, 2015).
Its origins can be traced as far back as the late 19 th
century where in 1860s, students from Great Britain
began to cheer and chant in unison for their favorite
athletes at sporting events. This event eventually
reached and influenced America (Timeline of
Cheerleading, 2012). Cheerleading for the first 25 years
was an all-male activity. It was only during the 1920s
when women cheerleaders participated in
cheerleading.

Cheer dance is a physical activity

with a combination of different
dance genre and gymnastics skills
such as tumbling, pyramids,
tosses and stunts. Cheer dance is
rooted from cheerleading and is
relatively new in the field of
sports and dance as it has only
emerged during the early 1990s as
part of the cheerleading events. Figure 9.1 UST University of Santo Tomas “Salinggawi”
Dance Troupe holds the longest championship reign

QUALITIES NEEDED FOR CHEERLEADING

 Hardworking student with good grades
 Have a great, positive attitude
 Commitment and dedication to the team
 Patience, confidence and persistence
 Athleticism and physical strength
 Sportsmanship and ability to follow rules and directions

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 Observe Personal Safety Protocol during MVPA participation to avoid:
1. Dehydration
2. Overexertion
3. Hypothermia
4. Hyperthermia
Any physical activity like dancing is good for the health, but anything in excess
or having poor execution is bad. Certain conditions such as dehydration,
overexertion, hypothermia and hyperthermia may occur if engaging in any
physical activity and precautions are not in place. Dancers sweat as they generate
heat during training, rehearsal and performance.

Dance is a physically demanding activity. Dancers perform repetitive

movements for several hours a day. Studies have shown that dancing five hours
a day or longer leads to an increased risk of stress fractures, conditions and other
injuries. Even mild dehydration can affect performance. Helping your body
promotes heat loss when dancing, can help improve athletic performance and
can aid in recovery. This is especially important for dancers wearing hot
costumes and performing under stage lights. Observing some safety protocols
can help avoid dehydration, overexertion, hypothermia and hyperthermia.
DEHYDRATION
Dehydration or loss of fluids occurs in exercise
through sweat, breath and urine. It will result in
the loss of coordination and fatigue. Whatever you
do, make sure you are getting enough water
during the day and during your dance classes.
Staying hydrated is extremely important to a
dancer’s performance because the first signs of
dehydration are fatigue and poor balance. It is
important for dancers to know that being properly
hydrated helps keep the body from overheating.

To avoid dehydration, one must:

 Drink water before, during and after dance

class or training;
Figure 9.2 A dancer makes sure that
 Begin drinking water 2-3 hours before your she stays hydrated to keep dancing on
class or rehearsal so your body has enough point, brain focused and body
time to absorb it; energized.

 Eat foods with high amount of water like

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 fruits and vegetables;
 Avoid or limit drinks with caffeine like coffee,
tea and soft drinks; and
 Avoid drinks with alcohol.
OVEREXERTION
- Overexertion may come in the form of any exercise greater than the
capacity of an individual to handle. It occurs when people push
themselves too hard during physical activity.
To avoid overexertion, one must:
 Cool down and rest for a few minutes;
 Practice deep breathing for several minutes;
 Stay hydrated;
 Avoid pushing the body too hard; and
 Perform or execute proper any exercise or physical activity.
HYPOTHERMIA AND HYPERTHERMIA
- Hypothermia and hyperthermia are two extremes, but equally
concerning, states of temperature loss or gain.
- Training in a cold environment can lead hypothermia or the condition of
low core body temperature. Hypothermia occurs when you lose more
heat than your body can produce and you feel very cold.
To prevent hypothermia:
 Wear a hat or other protective clothing to prevent body heat from
escaping your head, neck, and face;
 Wear mittens, instead of gloves;
 Wear layers (preferably the loose-fitting, lightweight kind); and
 Move your body to help warm your core.
- Hyperthermia or heat illness is a product of losing too much water and
heating up because of exercise. To avoid hyperthermia, one must:
 Take frequent breaks;
 Drink plenty of water;
 Wear cool clothing; and
 Find a cool shady place to rest.

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Three conditions may occur:
HEAT CRAMPS – It may attack dominant
muscles such as abdominals or the calves.
How to treat cramps for your dancers?
 Get him or her something to drink.
 Make sure that your dancers are taking
regular water breaks throughout rehearsal
to prevent these issues.
 Dancer needs to relax the muscle that’s
cramped.
Figure 9.3 A dancer experiences heat
 Take deep breaths and massage the muscle cramps during her intense rehearsal
with a foam roller.
 Conduct some preventive stretches and
encourage them to designate a little extra
time to warm up and cool down.
HEAT EXHAUSTION - It is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy
sweating, looks pale, and a rapid pulse, a result of your body overheating.
Treatment:
 Rest in a cool place.
 Drink cool water or fluids.
 Try cooling measures. If possible, take a cool shower, soak in a cool bath,
or put towels soaked in cool water on your skin.
 Loosen clothing.
HEAT STROKE – It is a condition wherein the victims may likely dry, red,
and hot skin.

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 Figure 9.4 The symptoms
of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: All answers for the Activities, Application,

Assessment and Character Enhancement are to be written in the CSTC

green booklet and NOT on the module itself 😃

ACTIVITY 9.1
Instructions: Identify what is being asked by the following statements. Choose
the correct answer from the box.
Dehydration Heat Cramps 1994
Overexertion Heat Stroke 1990s
Hypothermia Cheer dance Dancers
Hyperthermia Cheerleading Audiences

1. It is an event that consists of cheers and organized routines for sports team
motivation, audience entertainment as well as competition.
2. It is a physical activity that is rooted from cheer leading.
3. It is a condition that may attack abdominal muscles.
4. This condition can be prevented by moving the body to keep you warm.
5. It is when a cheer dance emerged as part of the cheerleading events.
6. It is of the cheerleaders who involved in cheerleading.
7. This condition occurs when people push themselves too hard during
exercise.
8. It is a condition wherein the victim experiences losing consciousness.
9. It is when the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition began.
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10. This condition may be avoided when people eat foods with high amount of
water.
ACTIVITY 9.2
Instruction: Make your own personal safety protocols to avoid dehydration,
overexertion, hypothermia, hyperthermia and heat cramps during MVPA
participation.
MY OWN PERSONAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS
BEFORE DURING AFTER
DEHYDRATION
OVEREXERTION
HYPOTHERMIA
HYPERTHERMIA
HEAT CRAMPS
ASSESSMENT
Instruction: Read each statement carefully and write the LETTER of the best
answer.
1. Which of the following physical activities is to encourage the spectators or
audiences of events to cheer for sports teams at games?
a. Cheer b. Cheerleading c. Jumps d. Gymnastics
2. Which of the following conditions may occur when training or exercise is
conducted in a cold environment?
a. Heat Cramps c. Hyperthermia
b. Heat Exhaustion d. Hypothermia
3. Which of the following conditions can be avoided when people perform or
execute proper exercise and do not push the body too hard?
a. Dehydration c. Hypothermia
b. Hyperthermia d. Overexertion
4. The following cheerleaders are involved in cheerleading, EXCEPT:
a. Athletes b. Audiences c. Dancers d. Yellers
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the qualities needed
in cheerleading?
a. Have a positive attitude
b. Commitment and dedication
c. Persistence and having a good grades
d. Athleticism and inability to follow the rules and regulations
6. When did women cheerleaders participate in cheerleading?
a. 1920s b. 1930s c. 1940s d. 1950s
7. Zoey, a cheer dance trainer always conducts some preventive stretching
exercise and a little extra time to warm up and cool down every dance
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 training session as they help avoid condition that may attack abdominal
muscles or calves of the dancers. Which of the following conditions does
Zoey want to avoid?
a. Dehydration b. Heat Cramps c. Heat Stroke d. Hypothermia
8. Complete the analogy below:
Condition: Dehydration Prevention: ____________
a. Loosen clothing
b. Wear cool clothing
c. Limit drink with caffeine
d. Take a deep breath and get some rest

9. Which of the following conditions will result in the loss of coordination and
fatigue?
a. Dehydration c. Hypothermia
b. Hyperthermia d. Overexertion
10. What does UAAP stand for?
a. University Athletes Associated of the Philippines
b. University Athletic Association of the Philippines
c. University Athletes Association from the Philippines
d. University Athletic Association from the Philippines

CHARACTER
ENHANCEMENT
REFLECTION
Instruction: Read and answer sensibly the question below. (10 points)

 In participating a cheer dance training and competition, how will you

apply personal safety protocols?

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 LESSON Fundamental Positions and
10 Movements Of Cheer Dance
WEEK 10

KNOWLEDGE
ENRICHMENT
A. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
 Identify different fundamental positions and movements in cheer
dance;
 Observe personal safety protocol to avoid dehydration, overexertion,
hypo- and hyperthermia during MVPA participation; and
 Demonstrate different basic fundamental positions in cheer dance.

B. INTRODUCTION
This module contains the different fundamental positions that are essential to
learn before performing any choreographed cheer dance. At the end of this
module, you will be given activities to display and improve your skills by
engaging cheer dancing. Also, you will be reminded that personal safety protocol
should be observed in engaging any physical activity to avoid any health
problems.

C. LESSON PROPER
FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS IN CHEER DANCE

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The basics of cheerleading are simple but important to learn. Perfecting the
proper technique of simple cheerleading moves will not only allow you to
progress to more-advanced skills, but also ensure you are safe while doing so.
(Nowlin K., 2019) Cheer dance contains dance techniques, basic elements of cheer and
basic gymnastic skills.

DANCE TECHNIQUES
They depend on the competition requirements and various dance techniques
may be used in a cheer dance competition. Some squads prefer contemporary
dance techniques while others incorporate several techniques such as jazz, hip
hop, modern dance, contemporary ballet and ethnic or folk dance.
EXAMPLE:
 The World School Cheer dance Championship requires hip hop dance style.
 The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheer Dance
Competition and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Cheerleading Competitions do not require a specific dance style in the
routines. The teams are given freedom to choose their dance styles for their
respective routines as long as they adhere to the safety and competition
guidelines.

ELEMENTS OF CHEERS
Cheers are coordination of organized words and movements relating to an
athletic event. These are used during a sport event when play has been stopped
on the field or court. The purpose is to draw a unified response from the crowd
to highlight their support for the playing team.
Cheer motions are also used to lead the crowd and emphasize words for crowd
response (Carrier and McKay, 2006).

Here are the positions:

HAND POSITIONS

BUCKET CANDLESTICK BLADE

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 CLAP CLASP
ARM POSITIONS
ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION

Arms extended up forming a “V”, relax the

shoulders.

HIGH V

Arms extended down forming a “V”.

LOW V

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 Both arms extended straight out to the side
and parallel to the ground.
Relax the shoulders.

T MOTION

Both arms parallel to the ground and bent at

the elbows.
Fists into shoulders.

HALF T

Arms extended straight upward and parallel

to each other.
Fist facing in.

TOUCHDOWN

Arms extended straight down and parallel to

each other.
Fist facing in.

LOW TOUCHDOWN

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 One arm extended to side with other arm
bent at elbow in a half “T” motion.

BOW AND ARROW

Arms are straight, above the head in a clasp

and slightly in front of the face.

OVERHEAD CLASP

Arms bent at elbow.

Fists in front of shoulders.

TABLETOP

One arm extended straight up.

One arm on hip, in a fist.

PUNCH

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 One arm extended to the side with other arm
extended in a punch motion (Left L shown).

L MOTION

One arm extended in a high “V” and the

other arm extended in a low “V” (Right
diagonal shown).

DIAGONAL

Arms extended straight down, in a clasp and

LOW CLASP slightly in front of the body.

FEET POSITIONS
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 ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION

Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle

Feet perpendicular to each other.

SIDE LUNGE

Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle.

Back leg straight.
Feet perpendicular to each other.

FRONT LUNGE

Feet together, hands down by the side in

blades.

BEGINNING STANCE

Feet more than shoulder width apart, hands

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 down by the side in blades.

CHEER
STANCE

BASIC GYMNASTICS SKILLS

Cheer dance incorporates simple gymnastics skills such as jumps and tumbling
to add to the thrill of the game and the effect of a routine. Also, these help
cheerleaders to develop a higher spirit level and enhance crowd motivation.

BASIC JUMPS
TOE TOUCH

HERKIE

SIDE HURDLER FRONT HURDLER

BASIC TUMBLING
ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION

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 (a) Squat down with hands on the
ground
(b) Tuck head in with chin down
(c) Roll unto upper back
(d) Rotate onto feet continuing to a
FORWARD ROLL
standing position
(e) Get up
(a) From a beginning stance facing
back, squat and lay both hands on
the floor
(b) Tuck chin and pull off the hands
and legs
BACKWARD ROLL (c) Roll backward and squat both legs
against the chest and hold the arms
in front and get up
(a) Put the best leg forward and
extend both arms up against the
ears
(b) Move the whole body forward
and slowly raise the back leg
(c)Once the hands reach the ground,
CARTWHEEL kick the back leg over
NOTE: Learning these skills requires extensive individual instruction and leadership. Technique, progression and
safety are of utmost concern.

Cheerleaders who understand and use proper techniques and observe basic
safety protocols and rules are very important and have an increased chance at
avoiding a debilitating injury. So, observing, following, practicing and
competing in a safe way really protect you.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: All answers for the Activities, Application,
Assessment and Character Enhancement are to be written in the CSTC green

booklet and NOT on the module itself 😃

ACTIVITY 10.1 NAME IT OUT

Instruction: Analyze the picture given about the fundamental positions and
movements in cheer dance. Choose your answer in the box below. (10 points)

Cartwheel Punch Front Hurdler

Forward Roll Touchdown Side Hurdler
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Low V Clasp T Motion
 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8

9 10

ACTIVITY 10.2 DRAW IT OUT

Instruction: Using a stick man, draw the cheer dance position stated on each
number.
1.T Motion 6. Touchdown
2. L Motion 7. Bow and Arrow
3. Diagonal 8. Overhead Clasp
4. Side Lunge 9. Low V
5. High V 10. Punch
APPLICATION
Instruction: Choose only one (1) activity you prefer to do at home.

OPTION NO.1

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CREATING SIMPLE CHEER DANCE ROUTINE
- You will create your own simple cheer dance routine using different hand,
arms and feet positions in cheer dance shown in lesson proper.
- Your performance must be at least 2 minutes. You are free to choose any
cheer dance music remix.
- Wear any comfortable attire (Ex: Jogging pants, T-shirt and rubber shoes)
- Submit your video output to the teacher/facilitator through messenger or
Gmail.
- You should always practice safety protocols like doing warm-up exercises
before taking the activity.
NOTE: Choose this activity if you do not have any health problems to avoid harmful effects to
you.

The student’s performance will be evaluated using the rubrics given:

 CHOREOGRAPHY 25
 APPLYING HAND, ARMS AND FEET POSITION 25
 EXECUTION (Energy, Projection, Proper execution) 20
 PROPER ATTIRE 5
 OVERALL PERFORMANCE 20
 VIDEO PRESENTATION 5
100%

OPTION NO.2
DEMONSTRATE FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS POSITIONS

- You will demonstrate different fundamental positions (HANDS, ARMS and

FEET) in cheer dance as shown in lesson proper, by taking pictures of yourself
using any camera device. You may borrow from your family members if you
do not have a camera or mobile phone.
- Wear any comfortable attire (Ex: Jogging pants, T-shirt and rubber shoes)
- Indicate in your photos the name of each fundamental position you will
demonstrate.
- You will submit your photos to the teacher/facilitator through Gmail or
messenger.
- You should always practice safety protocols like doing warm-up exercises

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 before taking the activity.

The student’s performance will be evaluated using the rubrics given:

 PROPER EXECUTION (Hands, Arms and Feet Positions) 50

 APPLYING GOOD POSTURE 20
 PROPER ATTIRE 10
 OVERALL PERFORMANCE 20
100%

ASSESSMENT

Instruction: Read each statement carefully and write the LETTER of the best
answer.

1. Which of the following does NOT belong to the hand positions in cheer
dance?
a. Blade b. Bucket c. Clasp d. Punch
2. Vanjo, a cheer dance trainer demonstrates first the fundamental arm
positions needed in cheer dance. As he instructed, the arms should extended
straight down parallel to each other and fists are facing in. Which of the
following arm positions does the trainer demonstrate?
a. Low Clasp c. Low V
b. Low Touchdown d. Touchdown

3. Which of the following statements is the CORRECT description in

performing the cheer stance?
a. Feet should be perpendicular to each other.
b. Lead leg bent with the knee over the ankle.
c. Feet together, hands down by the side in blades.
d. Feet more than shoulder width apart, hands down by the side in blades.

4. Which of the following is NOT considered as a basic jump?

a. Bucket b. Herkie c. Side Hurdler d. Toe Touch
5. Which of the following statements is the CORRECT description in
performing the arm position, tabletop?
a. Arms extended straight up.
b. Arms are straight, above the head.
c. Arms bent at elbow and fists in front of shoulders.

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 d. One arm extended straight up other arm is on hips, in a fist.
6. Complete the analogy below:
Hand Position: Clap Arm Position: _______
a. Blade b. Cheer Stance c. Front Hurdler d. Tabletop

7. Which of the following is NOT considered as a basic tumbling?

a. Backward roll c. Forward roll
b. Cartwheel d. Front hurdler
8. Which of the following positions is NOT considered as a hand position?
a. Bow and Arrow c. Candlestick
b. Bucket d. Clasp
9. Which of the following is used to lead the crowd and emphasize word for
crowd response?
a. Basic gymnastic skills c. Cheer motions
b. Cheer dance d. Dance techniques
10. Complete the analogy below:
Arm Position: Punch Basic Jump: ______
a. Backward roll c. Front Lunge
b. Cartwheel d. Herkie

CHARACTER
ENHANCEMENT
REFLECTION
Instruction: Read carefully and answer sensibly the given question below.
 “Cheering for your safety, so you can cheer for life”. What does the quotation
mean to you?

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 LESSON 11 HIP-HOP DANCE
WEEK 11

KNOWLEDGE
ENRICHMENT
A. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
 Discuss the nature of hip-hop dance;
 Analyze physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of perceived
exertion and pacing associated with MVPAs to monitor and /or adjust
participation or effort; and
 Realize one’s potential for health-and dance related activities.
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B. INTRODUCTION
Young people like hip-hop dance because they can invent their own moves. It
offers young people a new way to express their own personalities and emotion.
This module contains the nature of hip-hop dance as well as understanding
about street dance. Also, you will be reminded to consider always your health
conditions in participating any physical activity by monitoring or adjusting
your participation.

C. LESSON PROPER
HIP-HOP DANCE
DID YOU KNOW?

The Philippine All-Stars is a Filipino Hip-hop

dance group from the Philippines. They won the
2006 and 2008 World Hip Hop Dance
Championships. Hip-hop community viewed All-
Star as one of most jaw-dropping crew to ever
exist.

WHAT IS HIP-HOP?
The word hip-hop was derived from the word “hep”, an African-American
vernacular English language since 1904 which means “current”.
Hip-hop was apparently invented by a New York rapper Kevin Donovan
(known as Afrika Bambaataa), who was dubbed as the Grandfather of Hip-
hop.
Hip-hop culture is from the African-American group of people who were
looking for a creative outlet to vent their frustrations and disappointments
with society (Dimalanta, 2006). It started with funky beats reverberating at
house or basement parties and the streets of New York.
Hip-hop has developed as a “cultural and artistic phenomenon affecting the
youth worldwide as it reflects the social, economic, political and cultural
realities and conditions of their lives, speaking to them in a language and
manner they understand.” (Aldridge and Stewart, 2005)

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 Hip-hop is a dance style performed to hip-hop music and usually done in the
street. It has evolved as part of hip-hop culture. It started in the 1970s and was
made popular in the 1980s by media exposure of several hip-hop dance
groups in America. Other terms that are used in street dance are crews,
freestyling and battles.
WHAT IS STREET DANCE?

The word “street dance” arrived in the

Philippines from the United States during
the 1980s but only gained unparalleled
popularity during the 1990s. According to
Dimalanta (2006), the word “street dance”
is a “Filipinized version” of hip-hop dance
that was specifically used by Filipino
dancers. Street dance competition
emerged not only in the Philippines but Figure 11.1 An example of street dance
also worldwide. Dance crews coming
from different places engage in freestyle
dance competitions and meet on street
corners or dance floors to battle other
groups. This is often referred to as
“battles”.

NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF HIP-HOP DANCE:

Hip-hop dance is a vibrant form of dance that combines a variety of freestyle

movements to create a cultural piece of art.
Hip-hop dance provides a vibrant means for exercise, art, and movement,
creating a platform for individual expression and undeniable talent.
It is among the most common styles of dance for music videos, concerts, and
dance competitions. It can be found in dance studios of all kinds, teaching its
unique and energetic compilation of movements to young and old.
Hip-hop dance is freestyle in nature and maybe practiced in either a dance
studio or in an open space outdoor.
Hip-hop dance can either be a form of entertainment or a hobby. It can be
also a way to stay active in competitive dance and a way to make a living by
dancing professionally.

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 Hip-hop is very rhythmic and emphasis is placed on self-expression,
musicality—how sensitive the movements are to the music.
Hip-hop dance is characterized as hard-hitting involving flexibility and
isolations—moving a certain body part independently from others. The chest
is down and the body is kept loose so that a dancer can easily alternate
between hitting the beat and riding through the beat.
It consists of four (4) fundamental characteristics:

 RAPPING (MCing) – it is a vocal element. Rap music is the heart of the hip-
hop musical genre (Dimalanta, 2006)

 DISC JOCKEYING (DJing) – it

means scratching or turn-table record
mixing.

Figure 11. 2 An example of DJing

 BREAK DANCING (B-boying) – it is

accentuated energetic movements
with acrobatic skills.

Figure 11. 3 An example of break dancing

 GRAFFITI ART – also known as Figure 11. 4 An example of Graffiti Art

aerosol art. Graffiti can be
understood as antisocial behavior
performed in order to gain attention
or as a form of thrill seeking, but it
can also be understood as an
expressive art form.

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 The first Philippine Team who won the
World Hip Hop Dance Championships is
the Philippine All Stars. The World Hip
hop Dance Championships is an
International Competition wherein
thousands of the world’s best hip-hop
dancers come together and compete in
Las Vegas to capture the world title and
international bragging rights. Figure 11.5 The Philippine All Stars
It started in 2002 under the initiative of the Hip-hop International and became
the world’s most celebrated dance event. This event remains true to the real
values of hip-hop culture.
One of the pioneers of street dance in the Philippines is Jungee Marcelo. He
started the first formal street dance class in the Philippines after arriving from
US in 1991. After almost 11 years of living in a community dominated by
African-Americans in Los Angeles, he brought him his knowledge of urban
dance in the Philippines.

ANALYZE PHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATORS TO MONITOR OR ADJUST

PARTICIPATION OR EFFORT

Analyzing physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of perceived exertion

and pacing associated with MVPAs to monitor and /or adjust participation or
effort is important. Any dance performance requires high physiological capacity
due to its characteristics included a moderate-high intensity and high skill
activity. When trying to develop cardio-respiratory, the intensity of exercise must
not be ignored. Dance trainings and performances can be monitored by
identifying your resting heart rate, maximal heart rate and heart rate reserved.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: All answers for the Activities, Application,
Assessment and Character Enhancement are to be written in the CSTC

green booklet and NOT on the module itself 😃

ACTIVITY 11.1

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Instruction: Select NO ERROR if you think the statement is correct. However,
change the underlined word you choose, if you think it makes the sentence
incorrect.

1. Hip-hop is a dance style performed to hip-hop music and usually done in the street. NO ERROR
A B C D

2. Hip-hop dance maybe practiced in either a dance studio or in an open space outdoor. NO ERROR
A B C D
3. One of the pioneers of street dance in the Philippines is Jungee Marcelo. NO ERROR
A B C D
4. Street dance arrived in the Philippines from the United States during 1970s. NO ERROR
A B C D
5. Hip-hop dance was invented by a New York rapper Jungee Marcelo. NO ERROR
A B C D
6. The other term used in street dance is freestyling. NO ERROR.
A B C D
7. Hip-hop dance can be a way to stay inactive in competitive dance. NO ERROR
A B C D
8. Hip-hop consists of four fundamental characteristics such as rapping, djing, b-boying, and graffiti art
A B C
NO ERROR.
D
9. The word hip-hop was derived from the word hop which means current. NO ERROR.
A B C D
10. Graffiti art can be understood as an expressive art form. NO ERROR.
A B C D
ACTIVITY 11.2
Instruction: Find the word or phrase about hip-hop dance. Encircle the words on
the list that are hidden in the puzzle. The words can be left to right, up and
down, or diagonally. Then, give the meaning of the words you find based on
your understanding. CLUE: 5 words (10 points)

C L O S I N G G I V E F
K E E P S O N R E A L O
S T R E E T D A N C E U
A L I G N E D F R O M R
F I L L I S T F O A A T
W A H A I R S I Y P T H
L A A I Q R S T P O T L
I R L D O D J I N G E O
S O F L I C N A O O N V
T R I P S G O R G I D E
H I P H O P S T O P S I
S H O W I N G R I L I Y

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2.

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4.

5.

ASSESSMENT
Instruction: Read each statement carefully and write the LETTER of the best
answer.

1. Which of the following Philippine Dance Team first won the World Hip-hop
Dance Championship?
a. Philippine All Star c. The Addlib
b. Power Impact d. XB Gensan
2. Which of the following fundamental characteristics is accentuated energetic
movements with acrobatic skills?
a. B-boying b. DJing c. Graffiti Art d. Rapping
3. Which of the following fundamental characteristics of hip-hop can be
understood as antisocial behavior performed in order to gain attention?
a. B-boying b. Djing c. Graffiti Art d. Rapping
4. Who is one of the pioneers of street dance in the Philippines?
a. Aldridge c. Jungee Marcelo
b. Dimalanta d. Kevin Donovan
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true about hip-hop dance?
a. It can be a form of entertainment.
b. It is dance style performed to hip-hop music.
c. It started in the 1970s and was made popular in the 1990s.
d. It combines a variety of freestyle movements to create a cultural piece
of art.
6. Which of the following is a Filipinized version of hip-hop dance that was
specifically used by Filipino dancers?
a. Battles b. Crews c. Hip-hop d. Street dance
7. The following terms are used in street dance, EXCEPT:
a. Battles b. B-boying c. Crews d. Freestyling
8. Who is Jungee Marcelo?
a. He invented hip-hop dance.

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c. He was dubbed as the Grandfather of Hip-hop
d. He brought his knowledge of urban dance in the Philippines.
9. When did the word “street dance” arrive in the Philippines from the United
States?
a. 1960s b. 1970s c. 1980s d. 1990s
10. Which of the following is NOT considered as fundamental characteristics of
hip-hop dance?
a. Battles b. B-boying c. DJing d. Rapping

CHARACTER
ENHANCEMENT
REFLECTION

Instruction: Read carefully and answer sensibly the given question below.)
 How can dance trainings and even performances can be monitored?
Why it is important?

Fundamental Movements In
LESSON 12 Hip- Hop Dance
WEEK 12

KNOWLEDGE
ENRICHMENT
A. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
• Identify different fundamental movements in hip-hop;
• Analyze physiological indicators such as heart rate, rate of perceived
exertion and pacing associated with MVPAs to monitor and /or adjust
participation or effort; and
• Realize your potential for health-and dance related activities.

B. INTRODUCTION
Hip-hop dance classes combine several different styles of dance, not just the
typical idea of what hip hop dancing is. This lesson will help you familiarize
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with the different fundamental movements or dance styles in hip-hop dance
which are important to learn and enhance first before performing any
choreographed hip-hop dance. Also, the safety guidelines in participating in this
moderate to vigorous physical activity will be reminded in this lesson.

C. LESSON PROPER
FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS IN HIP-HOP DANCE
In dance, foundation, basic or fundamentals is important to learn first. The best
place to start is the beginning, the best direction to start building is from the
ground up, and key to growth and versatility is in having a strong base. Some
dancers refer to certain dance styles in the Hip Hop / Street / Funk styles as
Fundamental or Foundational styles. They are freestyle-based, emerging from
social settings and battles where dancers created, influenced, and popularized
the moves. (Roberts, C. 2020) As long as dancers maintain the foundational
movements, they can add their own (free) style and have a performance that is
still Hip-hop.

FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENTS IN HIP-HOP DANCE

DANCE STYLES DESCRIPTION
 It is a quick contraction and
relaxation of muscles to producing
jerking of various joints.
 Popping can be concentrated to
specific body parts, creating variants
such as arm pops, leg pops, chest
pops and neck pops. They also can
vary in explosiveness. Stronger pops
normally involve popping both the
POPPING
lower and upper body
simultaneously.
 It is created by Don Campbell in Los
Angles, California in 1969. It was
originally called Campbellocking.
 It relies on fast, distinct arm and
hand movements combined with
relaxed hips and legs wherein the
lock is the basic move used.
 It is characterized by the frequent
locking in place and moving again
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 after a quick freeze.
The movements are generally large
and exaggerated, rhythmic and
tightly synchronized with the music.

LOCKING
 It is an expressive style of street
dancing that encourages freestyling.
It features exaggerated movements of
an isolated body part that are
meshed with stomping, swinging,
and popping. While most motions
are intense, moves are typically
performed in response to how heavy
a beat is hitting.
 It is a dance style to release anger.
 It is characterized by unrestrained,
KRUMPING rapid-fire and highly energetic
moves of the limbs and torso.
 Tutting was traditionally used to be
a very simple dance style when it
originated in the 80's.
 As dancers continued to practice the
art of tutting, the dance dramatically
evolved to creating more difficult
and challenging shapes and patterns.
 It is a dance style that imitates the
angular poses seen in ancient
TUTTING Egyptian art.
 It was popularized in the early
1970s.
 It executes several explosive,
acrobatic movements with breaks or
freezes in between acts.
 It includes holding the position of
the movement for a few seconds
before continuing or shifting to the

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BREAKING (BREAK DANCING)

Below is a list of power and basic moves used in break dancing.

POWER MOVES OF BREAK
DESCRIPTION
DANCING
 It is a move in which the dancer
spins from his upper back to his
chest while twirling his legs around
his body in a V-shape.
 Many dancers will spend anywhere
two to six months learning how to
do this basic, since the motion is
THE WINDMILL quite unorthodox / unusual.

 The dancer spins on his head, while

wearing a stocking cap or
handkerchief. When the dancer
uses hands to aid in speeding up
the spin, it is called tapping. A
dancer may tap for a few rotations
HEADSPIN and glide as many as 15 rotations.

 It is a move performed on the

ground having the dancer
balancing on one hand and laying
his body on the elbow of the same
arm.
 The dancer bounces up and down
with his hands as he spins around.
JACKHAMMER
BASIC MOVES OF BREAK
DANCING DESCRIPTION

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  This is a simple dance done
standing up to initiate break
dancing.
 Its style is obvious to anyone
watching because it is incredibly
unusual looking.
TOP ROCK

 It resembles walking in a circle on

the ground.
 It is the building block for the rest
of the dance and is heavily
modified to allow for variation and
style.
6-STEP

 It is a move where a dancer slides

backward while their legs appear
to be walking forward.

MOONWALK
 It is a move in which a dancer lies
on the ground and forms a rippling
motion through his or her body.
 This can be done in one of two
ways, either forward or backwards,
either shifting your weight from
the upper body to the lower body
(backwards) or vice-versa for
WORM forwards.
 Sophie Tucker is recognized as the
creator of this move, which goes

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Hip hop dance is a popular International style of dance. But the fast footwork,
acrobatic movements and jerking motions can put a lot of stress on the dancer’s
body, leading to potential hip hop dance injuries in the spine, hips, knees, ankles
and feet. But with proper prevention, hip hop dancers can reduce their risk of
injury. To keep hip hop dance injuries from occurring, here are some tips dancers
should follow (WalkEZstore, 2015):
 Perform a thorough warm up.
 Learn correct hip-hop dance techniques.
 Dance on the right surface.
 Wear protective gear such as knee and elbow pads and right or
comfortable shoes.
 Cool down safely.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: All answers for the Activities, Application,
Assessment and Character Enhancement are to be written in the CSTC

green booklet and NOT on the module itself 😃

ACTIVITY 12.1 I KNOW THE MOVE

Instruction: Read and analyze the following. Write YES if it is a movement in hip
hop and write NO if not.

1. Punch 6. Krumping
2. Worm 7. Jackhammer
3. Headspin 8. Herkie
4. Bucket 9. Tutting
5.
ACTIVITY Moonwalk
12.2 10. Popping
Instruction: Identify what is being asked in each statement given. Choose your
answer in a box below.
Break dancing Locking Tutting
Don Campbell Jackhammer Top rock
Krumping 6-step Popping
Sophie Tucker Headspin
Moonwalk

1. It is a dance style to release anger.

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2. This basic move of break dancing is a simple dance done standing up to
initiate break dancing.
3. She was recognized as the creator of the worm move.
4. It executes several explosive and acrobatic movements.
5. This dance style evolved to create more difficult and challenging shapes and
patterns.
6. He created the dance style locking.
7. It is a move in which the dancer spins on his head.
8. It is a move performed on ground while balancing on one hand bounces up
and down as spins around.
9. It resembles walking in a circle on the ground.
10. It is move where a dancer slides backward while legs appear to be walking
forward.

ASSESSMENT
Instruction: Read each statement carefully and write the LETTER of the best
answer.
1. Which of the following fundamental movements in hip-hop imitates the
angular poses seen in Ancient Egyptian art?
a. Locking b. Popping c. Krumping d. Tutting
2. Which of the following is NOT considered as basic movements of break
dancing?
a. 6-step b. 6-step c. The Windmill d. Worm
3. The following dance styles are the power moves of break dancing,
EXCEPT:
a. Headspin b. Jackhammer c. The Windmill d. Worm

4. Which of the following dance styles was popularized in the early 1970s and
executes acrobatic movements?
a. Breaking b. Krumping c. Popping d. Tutting
5. When did Don Campbell create the style locking?
a. 1966 b. 1967 c. 1968 d. 1969
6. Which of the following statements is NOT true about tips that dancers
should follow to avoid injuries?
a. Cool down safely.
b. Dance in any area or surface.
c. Learn correct hip-hop dance techniques.
d. Wear protective gear like elbow and knee pads.
7. Which of the following dance styles relies on fast and distinct arm and
hand movements combined with relaxed hips and legs?
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 a. Locking b. Krumping c. Popping d. Tutting

8. Which of the following basic moves of break dancing is a simple dance

done standing up to initiate break dancing?
a. 6-step b. Moonwalk c. Top Rock d. Worm
9. Complete the analogy below:
Power move: Headspin Basic move: ____
a. 6-step c. Jackhammer
b. Headspin d. The Windmill
10. Edmar, a hip-hop dance trainer demonstrates first the fundamental
movements needed in hip-hop dance. As he instructed, the moves must
show releasing anger and highly energetic movements. Which of the
following fundamental movements did he demonstrate?
a. Breaking b. Krumping c. Locking d. Popping

CHARACTER
ENHANCEMENT
REFLECTION
Instruction: Read carefully and answer sensibly the given question.

 How can reduce risk of injuries and health problems in engaging hip-
hop dance?

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