Activity Sheets in Physical

Education and Health III -

2 Quarter-Lesson 6
nd
 Lesson
6 Dancesport

What I Know

CROSSWORD PUZZLE: Look for the 15 words that you can find on the table below. Write your answer in a separate
sheet of paper. (Minimum of 4 letters per word)
R A D S M O O T H D A N C E T
U C D X Y V A X J D Y M E S R
M A A H L N C T W E C V C L B
B U B U G D A L A T I N R A R
A S F O D S G L R J U W T S V
S R H D L F G O T G A X R E I
Y E C H F W P A S O D O B L E
M E N O K S T R F U L A G E N
Y Z E D E T R S A R D I O P N
S T K C D A U S A B R O H E E
E L N E F N P D R B S U M T S
H A T N Q D A T D T M F N S E
D W Q C H A C H A C H A D K W
A G F H S R S F H A E F S C A
U F Q K V D K U F T R I T I L
R H Y T H M I C D A N C E U T
W R T O R T X O F W O L S Q Z

What is It

• Dancesport - denotes competitive ballroom dancing. 

-is the activity that combines sport and dance, and that allows the participants to improve physical fitness and
mental well-being, to form social relationships and to obtain results in competition at all levels.
Dance Sport is...
 Healthy, for the body as well as the mind;
 Inexpensive, therefore of universal appeal,
 Gender-blind, therefore uniquely sociable,
 Ageless and therefore …
 SPORT FOR ALL!

The World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) was formerly the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), it is the international
governing body of dancesport,

Standard Dances
-the “smooth dances”. Standard dances are distinctive in that it emphasizes remaining in a closed dance position
1. Waltz- considered the mother of present day dances, the Waltz began in southern Germany in the 17th century.
-a sentimental and romantic dance, it is characterized by soft and round movements and its swing and flow
2. Viennese Waltz- the famous ballrooms of Vienna popularized the faster version of waltz
-known for its rotational movement, which is simple and elegant.
3. Tango- from the gauchos of Argentina who wore chaps that hardened from the foam and sweat of the horse's body, causing
them to walk with flexed knees.
-No rise and fall in the steps. This should be a very level, flat dance. The legs are therefore always slightly flexed (i.e. the
knees should be slightly bent at all times).
4. Slow Foxtrot- it roots from the copying the act that Harry was putting on downstairs, leading them to refer to the dance as "Fox's
Trot.
- The timing here is very important. It should be: slow, quick, quick, slow. The dancers should drive off on the slow and
let the quicks take care of themselves. This makes it a very difficult dance.
5. Quickstep- this is a light, bright, twinkling and happy dance with tricky footwork. Quite sporty in its delivery as it is very springy
and fast paced. The basic feel is slow, quick, quick, slow, quick, quick.

Latin Dances
-the “rhythm dances”. Latin dances are distinctive in that the hip action is achieved after stepping onto a “straight leg.”
1. Samba- is an all-out party dance with origins from Brazil's Rio Carnival
-The major characteristic of the Samba is the vertical bounce action, more on hip movements.
2. Cha-Cha-Cha- is a Cuban-born dance, similar to the Mambo in style.
-on this dance after the basic movement of stepping forward or backward and shifting weight between feet, the Cha Cha
Cha adds a quick set of three steps.
3. Rumba- has its roots in the Cuban son
-consists of two quick steps and then a third slower step that takes two beats to execute
-has emphasized slow, romantic steps with a focus on hip movements.
4. Paso Doble. The Paso Doble on the competition floor should create a Spanish Bull Fighting atmosphere. The Paso Doble is the
dance for the Man.The woman's role varies depending on the interpretation of the dance. The woman can take the role of
the matador's cape, the bull or even the matador at different times within the dance. Characteristics of the Paso Doble
are the "Marching" flavor given to the steps and the cape movements creating the required tension between both dancers.
It is one of the only dances that is danced only in the ballroom world and is one of the most dramatic of the dances.
5. Jive- is a rhythmical and swinging dance which was influenced by the Boogie, Rock & Roll, African/American Swing and the
Lindy hop.-is one of the fastest dances and should show lots of kicks and flicks and twirling of the woman.

WDSF WDC WDSF WDC

Name
Tempo (MPM) Tempo (MPM) Dancing Time (seconds) Dancing Time (seconds)
Cha-Cha 30–32 30 90–120 90–120
Samba 50–52 48 90–120 90–120
Rumba 25-27 22 90–120 90–120
Paso Doble 60-62 56 90–120 90–120
Jive 42-44 42 90–120 90–120

What I Have Learned

SHORT QUIZ: Answer the following the questions. ERASURE MEANS WRONG (Use black ballpen only)
No. QUESTION
1 It is an activity that combines sport and dance, and that allows the participants to improve physical fitness
and mental well-being, to form social relationships and to obtain results in competition at all levels.
2 It was formerly the International DanceSport Federation (IDSF), it is the international governing body of
dancesport.
3 What is the dancing time in Dancesport?
4-5 What are the 2 faculties of competitive ballroom dancing?
Classify the following dances below. Tell whether it is a STANDARD DANCE OR LATIN DANCE.
6
Samba
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Slow Foxtrot
8
Tango
9
Jive
10
Waltz
11
Rumba
12
Viennese Waltz
13
Cha Cha Cha
14
Quick Step
15
Paso Doble

Assessment

“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE”- a learner’s dance video performance about Dancesport.
Follow the instructions below:
1. Select one faculty of competitive ballroom dancing (Standard or Latin Dance). Under your selected faculty of dancesport,
look for one genre of dance that you would like to focus with.
2. Choose a suited music that you can use in your dance performance.
3. Perform a “SOLO DANCE: of your choice for 1 minute and 30 seconds only. Upon your presentation, you may imitate one
of our sample videos or you may create your own routine.
4. Edit your video considering the required parts/segments of it.
5. Submit your final video to your subject teacher based on the given date and time.

Parts/segments of the video

Example:

Performed by:
“SAMBA” (Your Dance
DANCESPORT JUAN C. DELA CRUZ
(Latin Dance) Presentation)
G12-SVP

Dance presentation will be assessed using the following criteria:

Dance Steps and Choreography 40%
Timing and Coordination 30%
Enthusiasm and Gracefulness 25%
Dancer’s Appearance and Costume 5%
TOTAL 100%