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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOILO

Luna Street, La Paz, Iloilo City

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 9

Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health

KAMAPEHMILYA
Kagamitang Angkop sa Malikhain at Aktibong Pagsasanay sa Edukasyong Hahasa sa Mag-aaral upang
isaaLang-alang ang Lahat ng Yamang Angkin

Physical Education 9- Quarter 2- Week 6-8

CHA-CHA AND WALTZ

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Development Team of Physical Education Learning Guide

Writer/ Author: Flory Rose P. Flores

School Quality Assurance Team Dr. Zaldy M. Tondo
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Editor: Azenith S. Legaje
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Lydio Inayan Jr.
Division Quality Assurance Team: Lilibeth E. Larupay
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Management Team: Dr. Roel F. Bermejo
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Dr. Azucena T. Falales
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Lilibeth E. Larupay
Dr. Ma. Fe L. Brillantes

CHA-CHA (LATIN AMERICAN DANCE)

AND WALTZ (MODERN STANDARD
DANCE)
BEGIN
INTRODUCTION

Social dances are classified into two major categories namely the Latin American
Dances and the Modern Standard Dances. Latin dances differ from the Standard dances in
terms of costumes worn by the performers. They are somewhat more revealing, tight-fitting,
sexy yet sophisticated in nature. Latin dances can also be distinguished by the nature of the
movements. They are freer and can be performed in close or open hold. Standard dance, on
the other hand, wear formal ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males.
Most of the time, movements in these dances are restricted to close ballroom position with
partners.

Cha-cha and Waltz are two of the most popular social dances and are also performed
during dance sport competitions.
This module will provide you with the necessary skills and understanding in order to
appreciate the artistic, social and cultural features of these dances. It will also give you
insights on the basic dance steps, dance etiquette and application in social settings.

YOUR TARGETS

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. execute the skills involved in the dance.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Do not write anything

on this module. All answers must be written in your
activity notebook.

KEEP THIS IN MIND

HISTORY of CHA-CHA
The Cha-Cha dance originated in Cuba and gained popularity around the 1950's. It was
created from two other dances – the 'mambo' and the 'danzon'. While working with the
charanga group, 'Orquesta America' in Cuba performed at dance halls in Havana.
Enrique Jorrin, a violinist and composer, realized that most
of the crowds related the danzon-mambo rhythm to a much
slower mambo dance and thus, had hardship adopting the
syncopated rhythms. He decided to compose music that
strongly focused on the first downbeat such that the rhythm
became less syncopated. This caused the crowd dancers to
develop a triple step, creating the sound 'cha-cha-cha' with
their shoes, thus the cha-cha-cha was born. Enrique and his
team in Orquesta America released two of his new
compositions in the year 1953, the 'La Enganadora' and the
'Silver Star'. These two hit-songs became the very first cha-
cha-cha compositions to be recorded in Cuba. The music became quite popular in Havana
dance halls and so did the dance- a craze that spread through to Mexico City and finally
worldwide with popularity spreading up to Latin America, Western Europe and the United
States by 1955. The basis of the modern cha-cha dance was originally taught internationally
by an English dance teacher, Pierre Lavelle, in the 1950's and today's learning is based on
their accounts.

DANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Cha Cha is a lively, fun, cheeky and playful dance. It is a non-progressive dance that
emphasizes Cuban motion, distinguished by the chasses (cha-cha-cha) typically danced
during the 4&1 counts of the music. Cuban motion in Cha Cha is more staccato than Rumba
to reflect the music with emphasis on count 1.

MUSICAL INFORMATION
Time signature: 4/4
Tempo: 30 measures per minute
Timing/Counting: 1,2,3,4 & 1 or 1, 2, 3, cha-cha or slow, slow, slow, quick, quick
Step Pattern: step, step, step, close, step

HOW TO EXECUTE THE BASIC DANCE STEPS

1. Forward Basic
Forward and Back Basic is the beginning of the Cha-Cha-Cha and from here
everything else follows.

Step 1. Man: Step left foot forward

Woman: Step right foot backwards

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Step 2. Man: Replace weight onto right foot

Woman: Replace weight onto left foot

Step 3. Man: Step left foot to the side Step 4. Man: Close right foot to left foot
Woman: Step right foot to the side Woman: Close left foot to right foot

Step 5. Man: Step left foot to the side

Woman: Step right foot to the side

2. Back Basic
Step 1. Man: Step right foot backwards Step 2. Man: Replace weight onto left foot
Woman: Step left foot forward Woman: Replace weight onto right foot

Step 3. Man: Step right foot to the side Step 4. Man: Close left foot to right foot
Woman: Step left foot to the side Woman: Close right foot to left foot

Step 5. Man: Step right foot to the side

Woman: Step left foot to the side

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3. Hand to Hand
The Hand to Hand can be danced both to the left and to the right and can be preceded
by a forward and back basic or a spot turn.

Step 1. Man: Step backwards right foot, Step 2. Man: Replace weight onto left foot
in the left side position Woman: Replace weight onto right foot
Woman: Step backwards on the
left foot, in the left side position

Step 4. Man: Close left foot to right foot

Step 3. Man: Step to the side, right foot
Woman: Close right foot to left foot
Woman: Step to the side left foot,
facing your partner

Step 5. Man: Step to the side, right foot

Woman: Step to the side, left foot

4. New York
The New York can be danced both to the left and to the right. It is preceded by
the Forward and Back Basic.

Step 1. Man: Step left foot forward Step 2. Man: Replace weight onto right foot
in the left side position Woman: Replace weight onto left foot
Woman: Step right foot forward
In the left side position

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Step 3. Man: Step left foot to the side, Step 4. Man: Close right foot to left foot
facing your partner Woman: Close left foot to right foot
Woman: Step right foot to the
side, facing your partner

Step 5. Man: Step left foot to the side

Woman: Step right foot to the side

HISTORY OF WALTZ
Waltz came from the German walzen, meaning “to revolve”. It is a highly
popular ballroom dance which evolved from the Ländler in the 18th century.
Characterized by a step, slide, and step in 3/4 time, the waltz, with
its turning and embracing couples at first shocked polite society. It
became the ballroom dance par excellence of the 19th century,
however, and tenaciously maintained its popularity in the 20th. Its
variations include the rapid, whirling Viennese waltz and the
gliding, dipping Boston. Composers of famous waltzes include
Frédéric Chopin, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and Johann Strauss
and his sons, especially Johann Strauss the Younger, who was
known as “the Waltz King.”
Waltz is one of the most popular Modern Standard
dances that travel around the line of the dance characterized by its
“rise and fall” and “body sway” action played in triple time signature. The rise and fall
indicate the elevating and lowering that a dancer feels as he/she moves onto the toes,
then relaxes through the knee and ankle, ending on a flat foot that gives couples an up-
and-down appearance as they glide effortlessly around the floor. The body sway gives
couples a pendulum-like look, swinging and swaying their upper bodies in the direction
they are moving.
Waltz has different styles such as American waltz, International waltz and
Viennese waltz. The American waltz style uses both closed and open movements often
moving toward the nearest wall or the center of the ballroom. It allows more freedom of
expression. International waltz style is danced exclusively in the closed dance position.
Viennese waltz style was the earliest form of the dance that is close to the contemporary
forms. It was prominent in the mid-19th century in Vienna, Austria but until now it is
popular in dance sport competitions.
HOW TO EXECUTE THE BASIC DANCE STEPS (WALTZ)
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1. Box Step
The basic step pattern of waltz is box step or left box step. The illustration below will
guide you on how to execute this step.

2. Natural Turn
It is called as such because it turns to the right. Any turn to the left is called a reverse
turning variation. Commence facing diagonally to the wall and end diagonally to the center.
Step 1. Man: Step right foot forward Step 2. Man: Step left foot to the side,
Woman: Step left foot backwards, turning right
turning right Woman: Step right foot to the side

Step 3. Man: Close right foot to left foot Step 4. Man: Step left foot backwards,
Woman: Close left foot to right foot turning to the right
Woman: Step right foot forward,
turning to the right

Step 5. Man: Step right foot to the side Step 6. Man: Close left foot to right foot
Woman: Step left foot to the side, Woman: Close right foot to left foot
Still turning to the right

2. REVERSE TURN
Start the Reverse Turn facing diagonally to the center and end facing diagonally to
the wall. This step can be followed by a Whisk and a Chasse.
Step 1. Man: Step left foot forward, Step 2. Man: Step right foot to the side,
turning left still turning
Woman: Step right foot backwards, turning Woman:
left Step left foot to the side

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Step 3. Man: Close left foot to right foot
Woman: Close right foot to left
foot
Step 4. Man: Step right foot backwards,
turning left
Woman: Step left foot forward,
turning left

Step 5. Man: Step left foot to the side Step 6. Man: Close right foot to left foot
Woman: Step right foot to the side, Woman: Close left foot to right foot
still turning to the left

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

ACTIVITY 1(WEEK 6): LET’S DO THE CHA-CHA-CHA

You are encouraged to invite any member of your family to do this activity.
You will need:
CD/VCD/DVD Player or cellular phone/laptop
Speaker
Cha-cha-cha music
Directions:
1. Do a 5-minute warm-up exercise with your family.
2. Play any Cha-cha music and practice counting for 2-3 minutes to fully
familiarize the rhythm of the dance.
3. Practice the basic dance steps together with your family members.
4. Do a 5-minute cooling down exercise.
*Note:
 Target Heart Rate (THR) to achieve during dance practices/training: 55-65%
 Record your THR in your activity notebook

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 Take a video or photo of the activity and send it to your subject teacher’s
messenger or email account

Activity (Week 7): Routine Ko, Isayaw Mo! (Cha-Cha-Cha)

You are encouraged to invite any member of your family to do this activity.
You will need:
CD/VCD/DVD Player or cellular phone/laptop
Speaker
Cha-cha-cha music
Directions:
1. Do a 5-minute warm-up exercise with your family.
2. Find a partner and try to do the following Cha-cha dance sequence: Forward and
back basic, 3 New York, Spot Turn, Hand to Hand, Spot Turn
3. Try to practice your routine and record your final performance.
4. Do a 5-minute cooling down exercise.
*Note:
 Target Heart Rate (THR) to achieve during dance practices/training: 55-65%
 Record your THR in your activity notebook
 Take a video or photo of the activity and send it to your subject teacher’s
messenger or email account

REFLECT

(Week 7): WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?

Directions: Answer the following questions on your activity notebook.
1. What did you like most about the activity?
2. What did you find difficult?
3. What did you learn?
Activity (Week 8): Let’s Do the Waltz
You are encouraged to invite any member of your family to do this activity.
You will need:
CD/VCD/DVD Player or cellular phone/laptop
Speaker
Waltz music
Directions:
1. Do a 5-minute warm-up exercise with your family.
2. Find a partner and practice the basic dance steps by just counting.
3. Play the waltz music. Clap the rhythm of the dance (1,2,3) slowly.
4. Continue practicing the basic steps until mastery is achieved.
5. Do the following dance sequence: 3-step turn, box waltz, 3-step turn, box waltz,
Reverse turn (2), box waltz, 3-step turn
6. Continue practicing until you master the dance sequence.
7. Take a video of your final performance and send to your subject teacher.
4. Do a 5-minute cooling down exercise.
*Note:
 Target Heart Rate (THR) to achieve during dance practices/training: 55-65%
 Record your THR in your activity notebook
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REFLECT

Directions: Complete the sentences below. Do this in your activity notebook.

I learned that __________________________________________________________.

I realized that __________________________________________________________

I hoped that __________________________________________________________

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

SUMMATIVE TEST

I. Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
your answer in your activity notebook.
1. What is the name of the Cuban composer and violinist who introduced the music of
Cha-cha-cha?
A. Enrique Jorrin B. Enrique Lorvine C. Enrique Oirisha D. Enrique Santeria

2. When was Cha-cha-cha first introduced to the United States?

A. 1934 B. 1944 C. 1954 D. 1964

3. From which country did the Cha-cha dance originate?

A. Mexico B.Spain C. Cuba D. Argentina

4. What is the time signature used in the dance Cha-cha-cha?

A. 3 B. 4 C. 2 D. 6
4 4 4 8

5. Who imported the Cha-cha-cha dance to the continent of Europe?

A. Percy Lavelle B. Peter Lavelle C. Piaget Lavelle D. Pierre Lavelle

6. Which of the following is an example of Modern Standard Dance?

A. cha-cha-cha B. jive C. rumba D. tango

7. What is one of the most common dance-related injuries?

A. Sprain B. concussion C. C. burns D. shin splints

8. What is the best first-aid method for injury treatment?

A. ICE method B. RICE method C. PRIZE method D. WISE method

9. What is the term for pinching of tissues at either the front or the back of
the ankle?
A. trigger toe B. Achilles tendonitis C. ankle impingement D. burns

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10. How can you prevent injuries during dance training?

A. Always warm-up before training and cooling down after training.
B. Always wear proper shoes and attire.
C. Eat well and stay hydrated before, during and after training.
D. All of the above

II. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct term to complete each sentence. Write your
answers in your answer sheet.
1. Waltz came from the German word __________ meaning “to revolve”.
2. Waltz music is written in ________time signature.
3. One of the composers of Waltz music is Frederic ____________.
4. The basic dance step of waltz is a ______ step.
5. The waltz is characterized by its rise and _______movement.

References

Department of Education, Physical Education and Health –Grade 9 Learner’s

Manual, Vibal Group Inc., Pasig City, Philippines, First Edition, 2014.
Anton’s Dance Class, Kyle Cathie; First Edition, January 1,2007.
https://www.dancing4beginners.com/cha-cha/
https://www.learnandmaster.com/ballroom-dance/resources/Dance_LessonBook.pdf
http://www.ballroomdanceacademy.com/the-dances/descriptions-of-dances/cha-cha/
https://dance-america.com/history-of-the-cha-cha-dance-81.html
https://www.britannica.com/art/waltz

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