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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
TRADIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, ETHNIC, FOLK AND SOCIAL DANCES, AND MODERN DANCES

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Brief History of Ballroom

Brief History, Nature and Characteristics

History of Benefits of ballroom dancing to One’s

Health

BALLROOM
BALLROOM DANCES

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ORIGIN OF BALLROOM
Ballroom Dancing
 is when a couple performs any of the various social dances that follow a
pattern of predictable steps.
 Has a relatively short but interesting history and has evolved from a
recreational activity to a worldwide sporting event
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 Originated in England in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in which
these dances, such as the waltz, were performed by he upper and elite
classes of society in balls 4and parties.
 it became a trend among the working and middle class where they would
go to gatherings and events in public dance hall.
ORIGIN OF
Ballroom Dancing
BALLROOM
 Early 1920’s, ballroom dancing competitions started
to boom.
The Organization call The Ballroom Branch of the
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Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing was formed.
 In legitimate dance sports competition and social
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events there are Standard dances.

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STANDARD BALLROOM DANCES
Standard ballroom dances are smooth, flowing ballroom
dances that move around the entire dance floor in
a counterclockwise movement. The international
Standard
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and International Latin techniques were codified
by the Imperial Society of Teacher of Dance (ISTD) to come
up with a unified syllabus for all those interested in
learning ballroom dancing. These includes: Foxtrot, Waltz,
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Tango, and Quick Step.

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Foxtrot
Was named after an American performer Harry Fox, which
was premiered in 1914.
It is an elegant dance whose objective is to travel smoothly
around the dance floor.
The time signature is 4/4 with the first and third beats accented.

“Slow” count = 2 beats. “Quick count = 1 beat.

Counting in beats and bars: 1 2 3 4, 2 2 3 4, 3 2 3 4, 4 2 3 4, etc.

Foxtrot
Waltz
Was introduced in England in 1874 but it was in 1922 that it became
as fashionable as Tango. Waltz’s steps have already undergone
change and improvements as well and as a result of this, many more
variations became possible. It is also considered by some as “mother
of present-day dances” and the “backbone dance” of the ballroom.
It is a smooth, progressive dance that travels around the line of
dance, characterized by its “rise and fall” action.
The time signature is 3/4 with the first beat accented.
Each step = 1 beat.
Counting in beats and bars: 1 2 3, 2 2 3, 3 2 3, 4 2 3, etc.
Waltz
Tango
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Was first danced in Europe before World War I. The word “tango”
may be an African term for “closed space” or “reserved ground,” or it
may be from the Latin verb tanguere which mean “to touch”. It
originates from Buenos Aires (Argentina) where it was first
danced in “Barrio de Las Rana”, the ghetto of Buenos Aires.
It is a sensual ballroom dance that originated in South America
during the early 20th century.
The time signature is 2/4 with both beats accented.
“Slow” count = 1 beat. “Quick” count = 1/2 beat.
Counting in beats and bars: 1 2, 1 and 2, etc.
Tango
Quick Step
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Was developed during World War I in New York and became
popular in ballrooms. It has a common origin as that of the
Foxtrot.
It is an up-and-down, rise-and-fall swinging motion performed at
a fast pace. Music used is usually jazz or swing with a brisk
tempo. It
is little faster than brisk walking, although it seems much faster
for beginners.
The time signature is 4/4 with the first and third beats accented.
“Slow” count = 2 beats. “Quick” count = 1 beat.
Counting in beats and bars: 1 2 3 4, 2 2 3 4, 3 2 3 4, 4 2 3 4, etc.
Quick Step
QUESTION : 20 points ( written works)

Share Your Dance Playlist: share a song from your

dance playlist that you enjoy dancing. You will write
your favorite line (intro, verse, refrain, pre – chorus,
chorus, bridge, outro(or Coda) and Hook) of the
song and explain why it's a favorite.

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LATIN BALLROOM DANCES
Latin ballroom dances are energetic dances
which reflect the shift in rhythm of the
music being danced to. Latin dance has a
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rich cultural history rooted in the traditional
dances of native peoples of Latin America.
Formal Latin dances includes Cha-cha-cha,
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Jive, Samba and Rumba. “We shall never forget our heritage”