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MUSIC • ARTS • PHYSICAL EDUCATION • HEALTH

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 Quarter 2
Self-Learning Module 6
Social Dance: Cha-Cha
 EXPECTATION
The module will guide you in involving in community service through dance activities
in the community. (PE9PF-Ilg-h-41).

At the end of the learning period, the students shall have:

1. discussed the elements and basic steps of Cha-Cha;
2. executed properly the basic dance steps of Cha-Cha; and
3. appreciated the value of Cha-Cha as an enjoyable social dance.

PRE–TEST

Arrange the
jumbled letters and
form the 1. C S H E S A - basic steps
of Cha- Cha.
2. K O C R T P E S -
3. W E N O K R Y -
4. T S O P RUNT -
5. L A E N A M A R U N T -

RECAP

In your previous module, you have learned about Tango as originated in Argentina
during the 19th century. It is also known to be “The Dance of Love” because of its passionate
and dramatic music and movements. What are the basic steps and variations used in the
Tango dance?
 LESSON

Read to Understand
The „Cha-Cha‟ is defined as the Cuban dance that evolved from the Mambo in the
mid-1950s. The name could have been derived from the Spanish „Cha-Cha‟ meaning
„nursemaid‟, or „char-char‟ meaning „to chew cocoa leaves,‟ or from „char‟ meaning “tea”.
This dance is derived from two other dances, Mambo (Mambo is the name of the
voodoo priestess) through its Latin music and Swing. It was born in America in 1953 with
new syncopated beat of “Danzon” music. This sounded like slow Mambo, which gradually
was changed to a triple step on the slow count. In 1959 “gaga over Cha-Cha” was the most
popular dance of Americans. This “on the beat” is so expressive that it has been so lived for
several decades up to present.
Music
Cha-Cha is played to time signature. Each basic covers two bars, or eight
beats of music. That means you through the 4-count twice for a basic to return to
your starting place. All the beats are slowly count with the exemption that the fourth beat of
each other four counts is split into two parts to give it the distinctive 2, 3, 4, & 1 makes up the
characteristic cha-cha-cha.
The Elements of Cha-Cha
1. Walking Steps
2. Walking Forward and Backward
3. Side Step
4. Rock Step

The Basic Steps of Cha-Cha

1. Rock Step
2. New York
3. Spot Turn
4. Chasse
5. Alemana Turn
 Basic Step for Cha-Cha
The Man‟s Part (the Lady do the opposite)
Step 1 – Step Left foot forward on count 2
Step 2 – Lift right foot briefly, the set it down in the place on count 3
Step 3 – Take a step back to the left with your left foot. Bring right foot
beside it, then step to the left again. This is the cha-cha-cha and is
done on counts 4 and 1
Step 4 – Step back on your right foot
Step 5 – Lift your left foot briefly, and then set it down in place
Step 6 – Take a step back to the left with your left foot

BASIC NAME OF STEP STEP PATTERN COUNTING

Weight Transfer (Rock
1 R-Bw, L-Fw
Step)
2 R Chasse Fw
Weight Transfer (Rock
3 L-Fw, R-Bw
Step)
4 L Chasse Bw
5 Alemana Turn
6 New York (L over R)
7 New York (L over R)
8 Spot Turn
1,2
R-Fw, L-C to R, R-Fw 1 and 2
1,2
L-Bw, B-C to L, L-Bw 1 and 2
L-Fw (Pivot Halfway Turn R)
R-Fw(Pivot Halfway Turn R) 1, 2
Leading to a Chasse L Bw
Step L across R in Front, Step R in
1, 2, 1 and 2
Place, Chasse L Sw, Step R over L
1, 2, 1 and 2
in Front, Chasse R Sw
Step R across L in Front, Step L in
1, 2, 1 and 2
place, Chasse R Sw, Step L over R
1, 2, 1 and 2
in front, Chasse L Sw
Same with Alemana Turn but done
1, 2
Sw-leading to a Chasse Bw

Legend:
L - Left Foot Fw - Forward Bw - Backward R - Right Foot C - Close Step

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1
Perform with mastery the Elements of Cha-Cha.
1. Walking Steps – Forward and Backward
2. Side Step
3. Rock Step

Activity 2
Demonstrate the following Basic Dance Steps of Cha-Cha following the sequence
below. (Refer to the basic dance table as provided)
A. Basic Combination 1: B. Basic Combination 2:
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 6, 8, 2
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 6, 8, 2
1, 2, 5, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 6, 8, 2

GRADING RUBRIC:

O VS S NI P
Indicators of Performance
5 4 3 2 1
1. Performs the step patters correctly with mastery.
2. Performs the step patterns correctly with mastery and proper
counting.
3. Displays proper bodylines while doing the movements.
4. Fosters positive attitude while doing the activity.

Indicators of Proficiency:
O – Outstanding Performs without any assistance from anybody yet with mastery
VS - Very Satisfactory Performs without any assistance from anybody but with minimal
errors
S – Satisfactory Performs with little assistance from other people and with minimal
errors.
NI- Needs Improvement Performs with little assistance from other people and with many
errors.
P- Poor Shows no interest in coping up with the challenges in the activities
given.

WRAP–UP

Open ended statement: To sum up our learnings, complete the phrase below.

I learned that

VALUING
Fitness is a personal pursuit that you can enhance not just in Sports but also in
dancing. Give at least 3 positive effects of Cha-Cha as social dance to yourself, family
and community.

Self:

Family:

Community:

POST TEST

A. DIRECTION: Complete the sentence by writing the correct answer in the blank.

1. The Cha-Cha is originated in ______ with a Spanish triple movement.

2. Cha-Cha steps are made into _____ beats per minute in a movement.
3. A _______ step is the transfer of weight from right foot to left foot and vice versa.
 4. The Cha-Cha is derived from the Spanish word meaning _______.

5. _______ from a Spanish word meaning “to chew cocoa leaves.

B. Enumerate the Basic Steps in Cha-Cha

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

KEY TO CORRECTION

10. Alemana
9. Chasse
8. Spot Turn
7. New York
6. Rock Step
5. Char-Char 5. ALEMANA TURN
4. nursemaid 4. SPOT TURN
3. Walking 3. NEW YORK
2. 120 2. ROCK STEP
1. Cuba 1. CHASSE

POST-TEST PRETEST
 REFERENCES
Books:
Doria, Jose P., Gonzales, et al, Physical Education and Health Grade 9 Learner‟s Material.
First Edition. Pasig City: Department of Education, 2014.
Tulio, Doris, Basic Physical Education 2 for College. Quezon City: Kalayaan Press Mktg.
Ent., Inc., 2008

Online / Electronic Sources

HowcastArtsRec Youtube

www.fotosearch.com