HOPE 3B-Module 1 Ball Room Dancing

Subject: Ballroom
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HOPE 3b
Module 1: Ballroom Dance
Subject: Ballroom
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
Dear Student,
Welcome to the HOPE 3b Course offered by The University of the

Cordilleras, Integrated School, Senior High School. This course module
emphasizes on self-directed and outcome-based learning. The key in
successfully passing this subject lies in your commitment in learning and
complying with the requirements. It is our desire that you pass this subject
fully equipped with the necessary 21st Century skills.
This module was designed to provide you with a fun and meaningful
learning experiences and opportunities. You will be enabled to process the
content of this module while being an active learner.
Enjoy and maximize the learning while in your own homes.
In this module, you will be encountering the following parts and icons.
This part enumerates the objectives of the module.

This part shall give you an idea of the skills or
TARGET
competencies you are expected to acquire upon
completion of this module.
This part includes an activity that aims to check

TESTER
what you already know about the lesson to take.
In this portion, a new lesson will be introduced. This

section provides a discussion of the lesson. This
TEACHING
section aims to help you explore and understand
new concepts and skills.
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Subject: Ballroom
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
Good day UCians! This module will help you understand the following concepts
about folk dance specifically the Ballroom:
1. Ballroom Dance
2. Ballroom dance Attires
3. Background and Music of Cha Cha
4. The dance steps of Cha Cha
Learning Objectives
1. Describe ballroom dance
2. Identify the origin of ballroom dance
3. Appreciate ballroom dancing as a form of recreation and exercise.
4. Execute basic steps of Cha-Cha with proper poise and expression.
Before we continue, let us assess first your prior knowledge about our topic. Let
me see if you can able to answer the following questions.
PRETEST
Written Works:
Part 1
Read and analyze each question. Write your answers on the space provided before
each number.
__________________1. The place of origin of the dance Cha-Cha.
__________________2. A style in ballroom where in dancers take their time and perform
slow and graceful movements to complete the steps.
__________________3. What are the characteristics of the dance Cha-Cha?
__________________4. Smooth dresses are generally long ballgowns for females and coat
and tie for males are commonly used in what style of ballroom dancing?
__________________5. What are the characteristics of the dance Cha-Cha?
How did you find the pre-test? Was it easy or difficult?
Okay! To know your score, kindly approach your teacher in any of the modalities you have, surely, they will be
glad to assist you may it be online or modular.
Lesson 1 : a perfect score?

How did you fare well? Did you get
Let us move on.
Ballroom dance– Cha Cha
Ballroom Dance
Ballroom dance is a form of social dance that is
performed as a form of exercise or done for personal
enjoyment, recreation, and entertainment. The term
“ballroom dancing” originated from the latin word
“Ballare” which means to dance. Ballroom dancing is
performed by partners and is enjoyed not only in
gatherings but also in stage and in competitions.
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Through physical contact, partners will be able to communicate what the next move
will be to his partner who will in turn follow this lead. Both individuals performing a
ballroom dance need to follow the rhythmic pattern present in the music. They also
have to be familiar with the various step patterns in order to execute ballroom dancing
properly.
Classification of Ballroom dance
1. Latin American Dances – Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive

Movements of dancers primarily focuses on flexibility. Dancers will bend and
straighten their knees, sway their hips and perform faster leg movements. Sensual
and expressive, Latin dance moves also require dancers to keep their backs
erect. Steps are quick paced, emotional and very festive. These partner dances
are sexier and require more intimacy between partners. Latin ballroom dances
entail the samba, cha-cha-cha, rumba, paso doble and the jive.
2. Standard Ballroom - Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep

In Standard ballroom, partners are to be in an upright position with their hips out
and turn their nose in the direction of their toes. Dancers take their time and
perform slow and graceful movements to complete the steps. Standard
ballroom dances entail the fox-trot, two-step, waltz, polka, disco, quickstep, the
tango
Lesson 2:
Ballroom Dance Attires
Latin
For females’ dress it is generally shorter than
Standard/Smooth dresses to show off the legs.
Sometimes, they can be long, but then they usually
have a slit in the back so you don't catch your heel in
it. They often have skirts or frills on them that will
exaggerate hip and body movement,
complementing your dance. For males the
performers use a long sleeved black or white shirt.
Shirts are often opened to mid-chest or lower, or turtle
necked. These shirts aren't really shirts, but leotards. in
many colors and may have bright reflective
rhinestones on them, or intricate patterning.
Standard
Smooth dresses are generally long ballgowns for
females and coat and tie for males.
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Lesson 3:
Background of Cha-Cha
Cha-Cha is a ballroom dance characterized by lively

and flirtatious movements which are full of passion
and energy. Its style can be attributed to its classic
Cuban motion. In dancing cha-cha, partners work
together to synchronize each movement in perfect
alignment.
The roots of Cha-cha can be traced back in 1953

when the time-honored danzon was played with a
new syncopated beat by America, a Cuban
orchestra. This sounded like a slow mambo. Due to this
change in beat of the
music, the Cuban
dancers used a slight
triple hip undulation
on the slow count.
This step pattern was modified overtime. It became a
triple step on a slow count. This gave rise to what has
been widely known as cha-cha.
In dancing cha-cha, each pair is composed of a

leader and a follower. The leader is the one who
controls the flow of the dance, guides the follower, and
decides what patterns to do. On the other hand, the
follower is the one who tries to match the leader’s
movements and timing.
Lesson 4:
Basic Steps in Cha-cha
1. Basic Cha-Cha in place

Female Male
Back step with right foot Forward step with left foot
Replace on your left foot Replace on your right foot
Triple step in place (R, L, R) Triple step in place (L, R, L)
Forward step left foot Back step right foot
Replace on your right foot Replace on your left foot
Triple step in place (L, R, L). Triple step in place (R, L, R).
2. Cha-Cha Side Basic

Female Male
Triple step to the side (R, L, R). Triple step to the side (L, R, L).
Afterwards forward step with the left foot Afterwards back step with the right foot
Replace on your right foot Replace on your left foot
Triple step to the side (L, R, L). Triple step to the side (R, L, R).
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3. Spot Turn
Female Male
Make a quarter turn facing right side Make a quarter turn facing left side
Triple step to the side (R, L, R) Triple step to the side (L, R, L)
Half turn to the right facing sidewards Half turn to the left facing sidewards
Triple step to the side L, R, L. Triple step to the side R, L, R.
Half turn to the left facing sidewards Half turn to the right facing sideward.
4. New Yorkers
Female Male
Triple step to the side (R, L, R). Triple step to the side (L, R, L).
Quarter turn stepping your left foot Quarter turn stepping your right foot
forward to the side forward to the side
Extend right arm upwards Extend left arm upwards
Left hand holding partners’ hand Right hand holding partners’ hand
Replace weight on right foot Replace weight on left foot
Triple step to the side (L, R, L). Triple step to the side (R, L, R).
Quarter turn with your right foot forward Quarter turn with your left foot forward
to the side to the side
Extend left arm upwards Extend right arm upwards
Right hand holding partners’ hand. Left hand holding partners’ hand.
5. Whole Turn
Female Male
Back step with right foot Back step with right foot
Replace on your left foot Replace on your left foot
Triple step forward (R, L, R) Triple step forward (R, L, R)
Whole turn to the right Whole turn to the right
Triple step backward (L, R, L) Triple step backward (L, R, L)
6. Open Fan
Female Male
Step right foot backward Left foot forward
Transfer weight to left foot Replace on your right foot
Side Chasse R, L, R Triple step to the side (L, R, L)
Left foot forward check Right foot backward
Right foot back slightly to the side Replace on your left foot
Triple back steps LRL. Triple step to the side (R, L, R)
Step right foot backward
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Subject: Ballroom
Tel. Nos.: (+6374) 442-3316, 442-8220; 444-2786;
References:
Book:
• Mathews, J. (2018). Engaging in the World of Health-Optimizing Physical
Education 12 (Book 1). Quezon City. The Intelligence publishing, Inc.
Online References:
• Anonymous. Cha-Cha steps for Beginners. Retrieved on November 27, 2020 from
http://www.learntodance.com/online-ballroom-dance-lessons/cha-cha-dance-
steps/
• Anonymous. What’s the difference between Ballroom Dancing and Latin

Dancing? Retrieved on November 26, 2020 from
https://www.ballroomdream.com/2019/10/14/whats-the-difference-between-
ballroom-dancing-and-latin-dancing.
• Anonymous. Ballroom Guide. Retrieved on November 26, 2020 from

www.ballroomguide.com/workshop/latin/cha_cha/fan.html
• Batema, C. History of the Cha-Cha Dance. Retrieved on November 27, 2020.

https://ourpastimes.com/history-of-the-cha-cha-dance-12343717.html
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Subject: Ballroom

Governor Pack Road, Baguio City, Philippines 2600

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

Welcome to the HOPE 3b Course offered by The University of the

Enjoy and maximize the learning while in your own homes.

This part enumerates the objectives of the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to check

In this portion, a new lesson will be introduced. This

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

Lesson 1 : a perfect score?

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

Classification of Ballroom dance

1. Latin American Dances – Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble, Jive

2. Standard Ballroom - Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

Cha-Cha is a ballroom dance characterized by lively

The roots of Cha-cha can be traced back in 1953

In dancing cha-cha, each pair is composed of a

1. Basic Cha-Cha in place

2. Cha-Cha Side Basic

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

Module 1 Subject Teacher:

• Anonymous. What’s the difference between Ballroom Dancing and Latin

• Anonymous. Ballroom Guide. Retrieved on November 26, 2020 from

• Batema, C. History of the Cha-Cha Dance. Retrieved on November 27, 2020.

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