Lesson 5:

Ballroom
 ballroom
• Ballroom dance may refer to almost any type of
social dancing used for recreation.
• It also refers to a set of partner dances, enjoyed
both socially and competitively around the world.
• There are also a number of historical dances, and
local or national dances, which may be danced in
ballrooms or salons.
• The term "ballroom dancing" is derived from the
word "ball", which in turn originates from the Latin
word "ballare" which means "to dance"
• In the past, ballroom dancing was social dancing for
the privileged, leaving folk dancing for the lower
classes.
• These boundaries have since become blurred. It
should be noted even in times long gone, many
ballroom dances were really elevated folk dances.
• Social dancing is more relaxed, dancers do not have
to exhibit and show off.
Classification of ballroom dances

Standard/Ballroom
style Latin Style

1. Waltz 6. Swing
2. Tango 7. Rumba
3. Foxtrot 8. Samba
4. Quick step 9. Mambo
5. Paso doble 10.Cha-cha
11.Jive
 Standard/ballroom style
1. Waltz - was "the first dance to use closed dance position. In the early times, it
was performed solely for the demonstration of elegance and not pleasure. It has
two distinct styles, the Waltz known to the French and English ballrooms and the
Viennese.

2. Tango - it began in Argentina as "El Baile con Corte” meaning “the dance with
a stop" and later changed to "tango" or the "touch dance." It is performed as a
taunting dance of the males upon the females.

3. Foxtrot - is known as the first truly American ballroom dance, and was named
after the creator Mr. Harry Fox. He formed into grotesque holds exaggerated body
and arm movements. These "animal dances "contained "such descriptive names
as the Turkey Trot, Grizzly Bear, Kangaroo Hop, Bunny Hug, and Harlem Glide G:
Cont…
4. Quickstep -it is noted as a quick Foxtrot. The Quickstep is
characterized by a Slow-Slow-Quick Quick-Slow rhythm pattern
performed to relatively fast 48-52 bars/min, music. Its main feature is
the quick, short steps with a distinct rise and fall motion in the walk.

5. Paso Doble - it is popularly known as a "man's dance", portraying

the story of the matador with (the female being) his cape. The matador
is to "wield" his cape according to the "anger and intensity of the
roaring boar. The accompanying music" is strong as the matador’s
concentration." The main features of the Paso Doble include the
"precision of footwork and elegant deportment as seen in all Spanish
dancing.
Waltz
tango
foxtrot
Quick step
Paso doble
 Activity #1
1. Make a tri-fold brochure about “ 5 BASIC POSITIONS IN
BALLROOM DANCING”
2. Print and take a photo of it.
3. Submit your activity properly.
4. Deadline: October 26, 2022