PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9

1ST QUARTER
I. Social Dance (Dance Etiquettes, Classifications of Social Dance and it’s examples)
DEFINITION Social dance is nearly always accompanied by music, which not only
helps to keep the dancers in time with each other but also increases
the power and excitement of the dance, encouraging the dancers to
abandon themselves to their movements. Sometimes individual
dances have developed. In its own words, social dances are dances of
the people. They are gatherings of like-minded citizens. These are the
dances of common citizens that serve both as social gatherings and
social activities for the people.
DANCE Dance etiquette is the set of conventional rules which govern the
ETIQUETTES social behavior of social dance by its participants. Such rules include
the way in which the participants should look and the way in which
they approach, dance with and leave their partner. Etiquette can vary
in its specification and stringency between different styles of dance.

BEFORE DANCING
Either partner may ask the other to dance. Politely ask, e.g.,
“May I have this dance?” or “Would you like to dance?”
Graciously accept an invitation, e.g., “Certainly” or “Yes, you
may.”

If you don’t want to dance, just say “No, thank you.” If you just
turned down a request to dance, don’t dance with someone else
until that particular song is over. If you get a “No, thank you”
response, take the response without being persistent, and just ask
someone else.

DURING DANCING
It is not polite to offer instruction to someone in a social dance
setting (or in a dance class if you are not the instructor). You
may be doing the step wrong. Unless they ask for help or are
hurting you, don’t teach. If your partner does request help, take
them off to the side away from the other social dancers.

Be considerate of your partner. Avoid giving hints, criticizing, or

dancing for the benefit of onlookers, or showing off at the
expense of your partner.

Leaders, protect your partner by being aware of others on the

dance floor, since you are directing her movements. Avoid
bumping, kicking, or stepping on others. If these things happen,
apologize EVEN if it wasn’t your fault!
 Know where to stand and move when doing either progressive or
stationary dances. Stay in your own spot, or slot, or other
appropriate location on the floor (see the “Let’s All Practice
Dance Floor Etiquette!” illustration). With more people on the
floor, dance small. Follow the Rules of the Road for navigating
the social dance floor.

Move in unison with your partner versus treating them like an

object to move around. Have patience that each person is doing
their best. If dancing with a less experienced partner, leaders
need to keep the steps simple at first and build to the level that
your partner can handle. Focus on a three-way partnership: you,
your partner, and the music.

Avoid singing, counting out loud, or chewing gum to the music as

you dance.

Do not eat, drink, or stand and talk on the dance floor when
others are dancing.

AFTER DANCING
Leaders escort your partners back to where you asked them to
dance.

Both partners thank each other for the dance.

Share the fun by dancing with many different partners.

At the end of the evening, thank the official host or hostess.

CLASSIFICATION The two classifications of social dance are SMOOTH and RHYTHM.
S OF SOCIAL
DANCE Social (Ballroom) is divided into two sections: Smooth and
Rhythm. By definition, smooth dances are Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango,
Viennese Waltz, and Peabody. Couples dance around the line of
direction, and most step patterns tend to facilitate that
progression. The music is generally slower than rhythm dances,
and people dance in closed position.

Rhythm dances are everything else. East Coast Swing, West

Coast Swing, Swing variants, Salsa, Mambo, Cha-Cha, Rumba,
Samba, Polka, Merengue and Paso Doble are all rhythm dances.
Dancers tend to stay in one spot, the music is a lot faster and
couples dance in open position.
EXAMPLES Social dance forms weren’t made for stages, but were instead created
in streets and clubs, often by members of oppressed communities, as
a means of expression and communication.
 Example includes:
Salsa
Swing dance
Hustle
Samba
Rumba
Cha Cha Cha
Merengue
Foxtrot
Waltz
Tango

II. Filipino Festival Dances (Different Filipino Festival Dances, Basic Festival dance steps,
Choreography)
DESCRIPTION The Philippines enjoys a rich cultural heritage which includes a
diverse collection of traditional dances. From the well-known
national dance the Tinikling, which pays homage to the movements
of a much-loved bird, to dances that reflect elements of daily
Philippine life, these folk dances all offer a glimpse into the history
of the country.
DIFFERENT Here are some of the most popular dances from the Philippines:
FILIPINO
FESTIVAL The Itik-Itik
DANCES The Tinikling
The Sayaw sa Bangko
The Binasuan
The Pandanggo sa Ilaw
The Pandanggo Oasiwas
The Maglalatik
The Kuratsa
The Carinosa
Sinulog Festival
Dinagyang Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
Panagbenga Festival
BASIC DESTIVAL
DANCE STEPS

CHOREOGRAPHY It is the sequence of steps and movements in a dance or figure skating

routine. Examples of Choreography in a sentence. Coming up with
the choreography was easy, but actually sequencing the dance moves
with the music was a lot harder.
III. Improvement of Personal Fitness through Dance (Target heart rate)
Many people choose dancing as a way to burn calories, strengthen muscle and meet other
people. Your heart rate responds to the muscles you use and the work you are doing while
dancing, although this activity is sometimes entertaining enough that it doesn't feel like a
workout.
Heart Rate
Your heart rate is the amount of time that your heart beats each minute. The heart is a
muscle with four chambers that each work together to move blood through the circulatory
system, either sending blood to the lungs for oxygenation or sending it to the body to support the
tissues. Each heartbeat is a contraction of the heart muscle that pushes the blood a little further
along. According to the Mayo Clinic, an adult resting heart rate is approximately 60 to 100 beats
per minute, but this pace increases when you exercise -- particularly with aerobic workouts such
as walking, running or dancing.
Changes
When you dance, you use different muscles in your body for movement. In order to
continue dancing, your muscles need oxygen, which is supplied through the bloodstream. The
heart rate increases to pump more oxygenated blood to the muscles you use, as a method of
keeping up with demand. Additionally, the faster heart rate pumps more blood to the lungs to
gather oxygen for transport to tissues; this is why you also breathe faster when you are dancing,
says the American Council on Exercise or ACE.
Benefits
The increase in heart rate that occurs during exercise helps strengthen the heart and keep
it conditioned because it's a muscle. Dancing on a regular basis gives the heart good practice to
speed up to meet the demands of your moving muscles. When the heart is well conditioned, it
works more efficiently overall and is better able to keep up with other forms of exercise or
stressful situations. Additionally, keeping your heart in good condition through dancing or other
exercise reduces your chances of illnesses, such as high blood pressure and heart disease, says
the ACE.
Considerations
You can take up dancing as a form of exercise to strengthen your cardiovascular system.
Many types of dancing provide these benefits, including hip-hop, aerobic dance classes such as
Zumba, and even ballroom dancing, according to JS Online. You can sign up for many different
types of dance classes by contacting a fitness or community center. Various programs are also
available to use at home, both through online gaming and those on DVD. If you have a history of
heart disease, check with your doctor before beginning a dance program to ensure that the
increase in heart rate is not too strenuous for your body.