QUARTER 2 : LESSON 1

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
 SOCIAL DANCES,
DANCE MIXERS, AND
DANCE INJURIES
“ When you dance, your purpose is not
to get to a certain place on the floor. It is
to enjoy each step along the way.”

- Wayne Dyer
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS:
How does engagement in social dances
and dance mixers influence your fitness?
How do dance etiquette and social dance
emphasize social grace, order, respect, and
decency in dancing ?
SOCIAL DANCES
-is any form dancing that requires a partner (or
multiple partners), has set rules, and is not
choreographed.
-Will make you acquainted with good manners,
social graces, and dance etiquette in social
events.
A. DANCE ETIQUETTE
-It is the set of conventional rules through which
participants follow the social behavior and
dimensions of dance. It also determines whether
your social dance is a happy or unhappy dance
experience.
-This dance etiquette matrix guides you to be a
confident and great social dancer.
 1. NO- FAULT DANCING
Never blame your partner
Dance to the level of your
partner
 2. ENJOYING THE DANCE
 Be sensitive to your partner’s
preferences
Observe proper demeanor
3. TEACHING ON THE FLOOR

Solicit teaching from the appropriate

person in the right place at the right
time
Avoid unsolicited teaching
4. PERSONAL GROOMING
 BEFORE THE DANCE
a. Practice good hygiene( e.g., shower, apply deodorant, brush
teeth).
b.Abstain from certain items or activities ( e.g., eating food
with strong smell).
DURING THE DANCE
a. Check grooming and freshen up.
b. Carry extra clothes
5. WHAT TO WEAR
Follow dress protocol.
Prioritize comfort and safety when
choosing clothes
 6. ASKING FOR A DANCE
Dance with as many as possible
Decline a dance in a polite but
straightforward manner
Do not be discouraged if declined
7. ON THE FLOOR
Follow the line of dance to minimize collisions
Be cautious when getting onto the floor
Share the floor with others
Leave the floor courteously and cautiously
Do not perform aerials and choreography unless
authorized
Leave entrances unobstructed
B. EXERCISES FOR BALLROOM
DANCING
- To be a good ballroom dancer, you need to
be flexible and maintain a high level of
strength , balance and stamina. To reap the
most physical benefits, two things must be
kept in mind; what to do before and while
dancing.
- Before dancing, it is important to do warm-
up . Participating in any physical activity like
dancing can put you at risk of injury.
Flexibility and strengthening exercises are
recommended to help you retain poses and
perform dance movements properly.
Approach these exercises carefully and
slowly.
1. FLEXIBILITY AND BALANCE
EXERCISES
Ballroom dancers perform a good range of
movements by incorporating yoga poses in their
exercise routine that improves flexibility and balance.
Hold the yoga poses for 30 seconds to 1 minute .
Below are some of the yoga poses you can do.
DOWNWARD- FACING DOG EXTENDED TRIANGLE
TREE POSE HIGH-LUNGE POSE
2. STRENGTHENING EXERCISES
FOR UPPER BODY AND CORE
- Muscular strength, especially a strong
core, is crucial for male dancers in lifting
their partners. Core strength is important
in maintaining posture and body
alignment, and is the foundation for all
dance moves.
PUSH-UPS PLANK
C. HEALTH BENEFITS OF
BALLROOM DANCING
Improves your body coordination
Improves balance and muscle tone
Improves posture and flexibility
Increases bone density
Decreases risk of dementia and other mental illness
Decreases psychological stress
Minimizes risk for heart-related diseases like high blood pressure
Match column A with column B. Write
the correct answer on the line.
A B

_______1. Costume a. Dance to the level of your partner and be

_______2. Personal Grooming
_______3. On the dance floor
_______4. No-fault dancing
positive even when your partner misses a step
b. Abstain from food that produce strong odor.
c. Make sure it is comfortable, safe and a reflection
of the culture and level of formality of the dance.
d. avoid colliding with other pairs
ESSAY :
1.Why should you care about dance
etiquette in social dance ?
2. Why do you need to perform flexibility
and strengthening exercises before
dancing?