Senior High School

Health Optimizing
Physical
Education 3
1st Quarter - Module 9

DANCE
 GRADE 12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH
Physical Education and Health offers experiential learning for
learners to adopt an active life for fitness and lifelong health. The
knowledge, skills and understandings which include physical and
health literacy competencies support them in assessing, synthesizing
and evaluating information; making inform decisions; enhancing and
advocating their own as well as others’ fitness and health. Furthermore,
this subject on dance includes rhythmical movement patterns, the
promotion and appreciation of Philippine folk dance, indigenous, and
traditional dances as well as other dance forms.

OVERVIEW
Welcome to Grade 12 Physical Education! In this module, let us fight the
present crisis of the pandemic COVID19 with the groove of our body with
music. Dance can be in group, with a partner, or with this present “new
normal” dancing solo is wiser. People from different places enjoy dancing such
as in schools, social venues, community halls, our own home and even in
social media through vlogs and tiktok. Dancing has become popular way to be
active and a healthy exercise program. Dance was originally a form of social
gathering and evolved into a competitive event as time evolves. Dancing is a
good recreational activity cause no matter whether it is cold or raining, dancing
can be done indoors. With the present situation of pandemic COVID 19,
moving your body with the rhythm of the music is not a hindrance to stay fit
and active.There many forms of dances, from traditional dance, folk dance,
modern contemporary dance, ballroom dance, cheer dance, hip hop and street
dance. So be ready to groove your moves exploring the different genre of the
“world of dance”.
In this module, you will know and learn the different kinds of dances
and recognize the importance of dance in optimizing one’s health, as
requisite for physical activity assessment performance, and as a career
opportunity
How are you going to learn?
As you go along, you will be doing the following:
1. Read and understand the concepts as presented in every lesson.
2. Perform activities/exercises related to the lesson to understand
the concepts. Concepts will be presented through different fun
activities/games.
3. Record and submit exercise log.
 Lesson
BALLROOM DANCE

9 “SWING”
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

1. Identify the basic steps and variations of Swing

2. Execute the basic step and variation of Swing

Swing Dance History

The swing dance was discovered by a black community during the 1920’s
through dancing to contemporary jazz music. Swing dance was inspired by a
revolution of jazz music that kept audiences dancing and thus music was
known and described as ‘Swing Jazz’ to befit the effect of the music to its
audiences. Soon, the dancing evolved to fit the music and vice-verca, causing
the development of the name ‘swing dance’ in the mid 1920’s. The dance came
in many styles including the Balboa, Lindy Hop, Lindy Charleston and
Collegiate Shag. The Lindy Hop remains the most famous of the swing dances
today. Most of the dances originated from African American communities, but
some like the Balboa came from other communities.
Lindy Hop, also known as the jitterbug, was developed in the 1920’s and is said
to be the original form of swing dance. The term ‘jitterbug’ is however
commonly used to describe any swing dancer and is derived from the visual
display of the dancers on the floor who look like jitterbugs with the fast,
bouncy movements. Lindy Hop, which is an 8-count dance characterized by a
lot of physical vigor and a tap on the dance shoes, continued to evolve in the
1930’s with the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem becoming its home and more and
more professional dance troupes formed around it. The troupes which featured
one much popular dancer, Frankie Manning, toured Europe and the USA as
well as being showcased in films like “Hellzapoppin” (1941) and “A Day at the
Races”(1937) among others. The Savoy attracted some of the best dancers in
New York with its Swinging Jazz music and black bands. Benny Goodman and
other community members danced to the contemporary jazz as well as the
swing music and soon began to incorporate tap steps into their dancing which
produced a tap sound on their dance shoes .

The swing dance swept through the waves of the media between the 1930’s and
1940’s with the terms Jitterbug, Lindy Hop and Lindy being interchanged in
the news in description of the dancing on the streets, clubs and dance contest
venues. Dance shoes also became a popular thing during this time. With the
evolution of music between the 1920’s and the 1990’s, swing dance evolved
across the U.S to suit the many musical genres like Jazz, Bop, Rhythm &
Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country and Disco. Rhythm & Blues, for instance, came
with dances like the Dallas whip and the Imperial Swing.

With time, ballroom dance studio teachers started to distill and wash down the
Lindy Hop, Lindy, Jitterbug and Swing to reduce the complexities of dance
lessons offered to the public which resulted to the ballroom dance studios
creating two swing dance styles; a ballroom East Coast Swing and a ballroom
West Coast Swing.

Quick Guide to the Different Kinds of Swing Dance

Each swing style is unique and captivating. It is fun to both watch and dance.
For that reason, learning how to dance any style of swing will work in your
favor.
However, to get the most out of your dancing, it is best to keep your personal
goals in mind.
Here is an quick list that defines each swing dance:

LINDY HOP -- The Lindy is considered to be the original form of swing.

CHARLESTON -- This style is danced to specific Charleston music from the

1920’s.

JITTERBUG -- The bouncing actions of this swing dance make dancers look
like bugs.

EAST COAST SWING -- This dance was developed so that the masses could
finally dance a simpler swing.

JIVE -- This style is fast yet controlled. It is also defined by its kicks, flicks and
knee pumping actions.

CAROLINA SHAG -- The smooth and laid back style of this swing originated on
the beaches from the south.

WEST COAST SWING -- This particular swing is considered to be slinky and

sleek. It includes a lot of improvisation.
ACTIVITY 1:
Follow your teacher as she/he demonstrate the basic steps in swing dance
or please check the uploaded videos for your guide. Good luck and have
fun!

ACTIVITY 2: Let’s FITT and Dance

You are challenged to learn Swing this week. Identify the following
principle applied to the following Dance Routine. Refer to YouTube videos or
uploaded videos at LMS and apply the exercises at home. Master at least 3
figures per dance.

My Intensity Time Type

Dance Type of Heart Frequency (slow, (number (cardio,
Activity Energy Rate (___x week) medium, of strength,
(bpm) fast) minutes) stretching)
WEEK 9:

SWING

NOTE: PLEASE CHECK THE UPLOADED VIDEOS AT LMS.

ACTIVITY 3: After the dance challenge and self-directed activity, I have learned
the following:

Type of Dance Terms Body Part Values and

Improved Attitude

References:

Swing Dance History (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dance-america.com/swing-dance-history-

83.html

Style,Dances and Music of Swing (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.liveabout.com/what-is-swing-dance-

1007192

Swing History (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/swing.htm