Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A
DIVISION OF CITY BINAN –
LAGUNA

PE and HEALTH 3
Quarter 1 – Module 6

BALL ROOM DANCES

AUTHOR : ELISA V. HIBEK

MT-II
BCSHS-STC
 What I Need to Know

Hi! Have you experienced dancing? What kind of dance have you
participated in? What do you feel after dancing? This module will help you
describe the nature of Ballroom Dance and master some techniques as first
step in learning the dance as a whole.

Essential Learning Competency:

 Participate in an organized event that addresses healthy/ fitness issues
and concerns. (PEH12FH-Io-t-17)

Objectives:

At the end of this module, you as learner are expected to:

 Familiarize and understand the nature of Ballroom Dance and master

several techniques as first step in learning the dance as a whole.

 Challenge one’s self by participating in an online social advocacy

movement towards mental health.

 Create a health banner using dance as an advocacy towards promoting

mental health.
 What I Know

ACTIVITY 1 – Pre-test

Instruction: Identify the following pictures what dance style it is in Dance

Sport. Choose you answer from the box and write the letter only on space
provided beside each picture.

a. Paso Doble b. Swing c. Slow Foxtrot d. Rumba e. Samba

f. Cha-cha-cha g. Jive h. Waltz i. Tango k. Quickstep

1.__________________ 2._____________________ 3.___________________

4.___________________
5._____________________
6. __________________
7. _________________ 8. __________________ 9. __________________

ACTIVITY 2 - Ballroom Dancing Participation Questionnaire

Direction: Tick the column that best describes your participation in the
activities below.

No. Ballroom Dancing Activities Always Seldom Never

I actively participant in
1. ballroom dancing activities in
my community or school.
I am a member of the grand
2. cotillion dance performed in a
friend’s debut/ social
gathering
I wear proper attire in
3. ballroom dancing activities.
I am confident in performing
4. ballroom dances in and out of
school.
I insist in doing a dance
5. combination that my partner
could not follow
I don’t follow the lead of my
6. partner because I have my
own style of dancing.
I dance vigorously whenever I
7. participate in ballroom
distancing activity.
I recognize the advantages of
8. my engagement in ballroom
dancing activities to my
fitness and well-being.
I share my ballroom dancing
9. skills with my friends, family,
and community.
I enjoy participating in
10. ballroom dancing.
 What’s In

1. Have you watch Tiktok dance on Facebook?

2. Do you find yourself doing the dance video? Why?
3. With the trend now adays of recording dance videos at home, can you
consider this as an exercise?
4.Do you think learning Tiktok dances will help you become physically fit?
5. Can copying dance videos improve skill in dancing ballroom?

What’s New

I hope you are excited about the activities that you are going to do in this
module. Now, I want you to read and understand the nature of ballroom dance.

What is Ballroom Dance?

Ballroom dance refers to a set of partner dances, which are enjoyed both
socially and competitively around the world. Because of its performance and
entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film,
and television. Ballroom dance may refer, at its widest, to almost any type of
social dancing as recreation.

Two Styles of Ballroom Dancing:

1. Smooth or Standard
2. Rhythm or Latin.

A Brief History of Ballroom Dancing

“Ballroom dancing” as a term hails from the Latin word “ballare” which,
coincidentally, means “to dance.” Thus, a ballroom is a room in which to dance.
Makes sense, right?
Centuries ago, ballroom dancing was primarily for the privileged and well-to-do,
while the commoners had to make do with folk dancing; however, these
boundaries have since disappeared, leaving ballroom dancing a fun hobby for
everyone.
Today, ballroom dancing applies to numerous dances in which a “leader” and a
“
“follower” dance together in close proximity, usually with some degree of
physical contact. This closeness is to permit the leader to get the follower to,
well, follow along.

Early Ballroom Dancing

The first documented authority of early ballroom dancing is Jehan
Thoinot’Arbeau’s Orchesographie (1588) that discussed 16th-century French
social dance. In 1650, Jean-Baptiste Lully introduced the Minuet to Paris—a
dance that would dominate ballroom until the end of the 18th century.
The Waltz came about in England in the early 1800s despite initial opposition
to the closed dance hold.
By 1840, the Polka, Mazurka, and Schottische emerged.
Ballroom Dancing Emerges in the US
In the early 20th century, ballroom dancing experienced massive popularity in
the US with the extremely successful dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger
Rogers. Even though most of their numbers were meticulously choreographed,
staged, and oft-rehearsed, they influenced greatly ballroom dancing’s acclaim
and acceptance.

Types of Ballroom Dancing

People all over the world enjoy the social and competitive nature of ballroom
dancing. These dances are partner dances enjoyed socially and competitively
worldwide. The following types ballroom dances are seen on dance floors, on
stages, in films, and on television. How many of these ballroom dances are you
familiar with?

BALLROOM HISTORY BASIC STEPS

Cha cha is widely Like so many Latin dances, Cha cha music is
recognizable by its it originates from Cuba. It composed in 4/4 time
catchy rhythm – one, two, was developed by the (four beats to a bar
cha, cha, cha. It's easy to Cuban composer and of music). For each
learn and fun to dance violinist Enrique Jorrin in bar of music there
the middle of 1950s. are 2 slow and 3
Originally it was known as a quick steps, which
slowed-down mambo or may be counted as –
"the triple mambo", one, two, cha, cha,
because of the three quick cha or step, step,
steps. It gained instant step, quick step,
popularity due to its quick step. The
simplicity. In time it footwork is simple
evolved into a separate and mostly focuses
dance and although it was on just shifting
originally known as the weight from one foot
cha-cha-cha, the name was to another.
shortened to the cha-cha. Remember, five
Cha cha can be danced to steps are taken to
almost any music with a four beats of music.
good beat, from traditional Also don't forget that
Latin rhythms to club the movements tend
music, from country to pop. to be somewhat
It's popularity can be heard flirtatious. This is
in the music of Ricky definitely a party
Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc dance!
Anthony, Tom Jones, Carlos
Santana, and many others.
Cha cha is very much a
dance of today.
Foxtrot is a smooth, Foxtrot is named after its The basic elements
elegant, easy to learn originator, Harry Fox, who of foxtrot are walking
dance, very popular at was a Vaudeville performer steps and side steps.
wide variety of social in New York in the 1910s. The long walking
events, including Because he was having a movements also
wedding receptions. It's hard time finding female involve a rise & fall
one of the most beautiful dancers capable of action, which is
ballroom dances performing the difficult similar to waltz,
characterized by long, two-step, he added trotting although more
flowing movements. steps to ragtime music. subtle. The basic box
People soon referred to his step is also similar to
dance as Fox's Trot. Foxtrot waltz steps – the
includes basic elements main difference
found in most other being timing (foxtrot
dances, so when you learn is 4/4, waltz is 3/4). If
it you acquire a good you already know
foundation to learn other how to waltz, then
popular dance forms. It is learning foxtrot will
highly versatile and can be be just a matter of
danced to a variety of rhythm. The basic
musical styles and tempos. rhythm is slow, slow,
From slow and romantic to quick, quick. The
quick and jazzy. Popular slow steps use 2
vocalists for foxtrot include beats of music and
Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, the quick steps use
Billie Holiday, Nat King one. The slow steps
Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis are long and elegant,
Armstrong, Dinah Shore, and the quick steps
and many, many more. 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.
Salsa is a sensual Latin The great thing about salsa Salsa is one of the
dance, similar to mambo. is that just about anyone most popular Latin
Both have a pattern of six can learn it. That's why it American dances,
steps over eight counts of gained vast popularity in the main reason
music and they both the last few decades and is being - it's easy to
share many of the same now danced in nightclubs learn. At first glance
moves. all over the world. There is it might seem
a well-known saying that is difficult, but the truth
often repeated by dance is quite the opposite
teachers - if you can walk, - basic salsa steps
you can salsa. Salsa is the can be learned with
result of combining many less than 10 minutes
Latin and Afro-Caribbean of practice. Only
dances, a fusion of Cuban, three steps are made
Puerto Rican and African for every four beats
rhythms. The basic rhythm with one step to each
is quick, quick, slow; quick, beat and one beat
quick, slow, using the 1,2,3 being skipped. The
and 5,6,7 beats (beats 4 skipped beat is called
 and 8 are skipped). The a tag, a tap, a kick, a
music is typically around flick, or the like. The
180 beats per minute, steps can be from
although it can be slower or side to side or
faster than that. 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.

Tango, also referred to Tango originated in the Tango is a walking

as the "Dance of Love", is 19th century outskirts of dance, meaning that
a passionate and Buenos Aires, Argentina. all the steps are
dramatic dance. It's a Since then it has grown into based on walking.
dialogue between one of the most popular When you start
partners, an expressive dances in the world. It's learning it, you must
form of communication somewhat different from first master some
through movements. other dances, especially basic movements.
traditional ballroom, but Don't worry, basic
next in popularity behind steps are not that
waltz and foxtrot. difficult to learn.
Dissimilar to those two, it Beginners usually
has no rise & fall, no start with 8-Count
swaying. It's known for Basic or simply
quick, sharp movements Tango Basic. Tango
and a catlike walking Basic is made of five
action. Today, there are steps taken to 8
many styles of tango. You counts of music. The
can dance the tango rhythm is slow, slow,
argentino, the ballroom quick, quick, slow.
tango, the finish tango, the The slow steps
uruguayan tango, tango consume two beats
nuevo, vintage tango, and of music and the
the Chinese tango, among quick steps one.
other styles. Although Tango music is
many different usually written in 4/4
interpretations have time (but also in 2/4
appeared, the two main time) and played at a
styles are the ballroom tempo of 30-33
 style and the Argentine measures per
style. The main difference minute.
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.
Rumba, or sometimes Rumba is generally Rumba is usually
'rhumba', is a slow and regarded as the "dance of danced to music
flirtatious dance. Some romance", but also known written in 4/4 time,
say it is the spirit and as the "Latin waltz" or the with four beats to
soul of Latin American "waltz with a wiggle". Due each measure. The
dance. It's certainly a to its slow rhythm and basic step is a very
dance of romance and sensual movements, some simple box step. It
always a good choice for call it the most intimate consists of three
weddings. and passionate dance there basic steps - two
is. Learning rumba is not quick side steps and
difficult. The ease of a slow forward or
learning is actually one of backward step. The
the main reasons why it's rhythm of the steps
more popular today than is slow, quick, quick.
most other Latin dances A slow step is danced
(except perhaps salsa). over two counts of
Once you learn the simple music, while a quick
steps, the music does the step is danced over
rest. Rumba can be danced one count. Rumba is
to a variety of music, from a spot dance which
contemporary to means the couple
traditional. 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).
 What’s More
ACTIVITY 4 - FAMILIARIZING THE DANCE STEPS IN TWO DIFFERENT
PERSPECTIVES

Instructions:
1. Familiarize the different couple ballroom dance positions from the handouts
given to you and watch also from YouTube to help you learn easily.
2. You should memorize the dance position of both the boy and the girl
together with your brother/sister or any of your housemates.
3. Create your own techniques in familiarizing the dance positions.

Good Job! I know you can do it! More exciting activities, a head Good Luck!

What I Can Do

“LET’S DO THIS”
Instructions: Pick one of the ballroom dances of your choice. Find your partner,
wear appropriate attire (suitable for young viewers). Request somebody to
record a video/ take photo while you are dancing.

Dance Presentation will be assessed using the following criteria:

1.Dance Steps and Choreography 20 pts
*execute the basic dance steps properly
2.Synchronization 20 pts
*performs showed effort in dancing
3. Enthusiasm 10 pts
*performance was done in positive vibe with great
amount of energy
Total 50 pts
I know you can do it! Good Luck!

Assessment

Direction: Check the YES if you agree with the items below and NO column if
you disagree.

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 What I have learned

ll. Direction: Fill in the blanks to come up with the complete and correct
word/phrase. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. __________________ 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.
2. _______________ 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.
3. _______________ is a lively dance of Brazilian origin. It's a popular party dance,
characterized by simple forward and backward steps and rhythmic hip
movements.
4. _______________ 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.
5. _________________ 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.
6. The word 'salsa' literally means '___________', usually hot and spicy, and
that's definitely how you would describe salsa dance – zesty, energetic,
passionate and sexy.
7. _______________ 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.
8. _________________ 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

What I Can Do

Make a collage about Ballroom Dances. Use indigenous materials and submit it to
your teacher.

References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballroom_dance

https://www.adancetoremembertx.com/what-is-ballroom-dancing

https://socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/ballroom.html

https://feu.instructure.com/courses/29083/pages/lesson-iii-introduction-to-
ballroom-dance

https://www.fredastaire.com/blog/simple-guide-10-traditional-dances-ballroom-
dance/