Quarter 2- Physical Education DANCE ETIQUETTE

Topic: Nature and Background of Social Dances and Dance

Mixers 1. NO-FAULT DANCING:
Never blame a partner for the missed execution of
Social dances and dance mixers are intended primarily to figures.
get to know other people attending a certain social function. Dance to the level of your partner.
• They are also called ballroom dances. They are usually The show must go on, and say "sorry" to your partner if
performed in male and female pairs but may also be something goes wrong.
performed in groups. Don't do aerial choreography yourself. They require
• Social dances are classified into two major classifications: training by a qualified instructor.
Latin American and Modern Standard.
2. DEMEANOR:
MODERN STANDARD DANCES Be personable, smile and make eye contact with
Standard dances wear formal, ankle-length gowns for partner.
females and coat-and-tie for males. Most of the time, Project a positive image on the dance floor even if
movements in these are restricted to close ballroom positions it's not your personal style.
with a partner. Dance at the level of your partner.
If you don't know the dance, be honest, refuse
Modern Standard Dances Origin promptly if asked to dance.
Slow Waltz Austria No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your
Tango Argentina partner.
Viennese Waltz Austria Do not cut other dancers off.
Foxtrot USA
Quickstep USA

LATIN AMERICAN DANCES

They are called Latin American dances because most of
them are from the Latin-American countries. Latin dances
distinguish themselves by the costumes worn by performers.
They are somewhat revealing, tight-fitting, and sexy yet
sophisticated in nature.
They are also distinguished by the nature of the movements.
They are freer and can be performed in closed or open hold.

Latin American Dances Origin

Cha-Cha Cuba
Rumba Cuba
Samba Brazil
Paso Doble Spain
Jive/Boogie USA
Swing USA
Marengue Dominican Republic
Salsa Cuba
Mambo Cuba

Dance mixers, on the other hand, are social dances that

allow a group of performers to change partners periodically
while dancing to allow the chance to get to know other
members of the performing group.
Its primary function is to maximize the social dimensions of
dancing.

Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help dancers

navigate the social dimensions of dancing. Dancers need to
maximize how to go about the process of social dancing and
have a happy dancing experience.