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 Objectives:
Executes the skills
involved in the
dance (PE9RD-IIb-
h-4)
Describe the
nature and
background of
the dance.
Execute the
skills involve
in the dance.
Apply first aid
for common
injuries.
3 2 1
 1. What type of
3 2
Latin dance that 1
the group is
dancing?
 2. Did the
3 group observe 2 1
dance etiquette?
3. Based on your
observation, what do
you think is the
appropriate 3 2 1
costume/attire, basic
rhythmic pattern and
dance steps of the
dance Cha-cha?
Processing Activity
In this activity, you will execute
the stretching activities as
shown in the pictures following
the counting for each figure and
with the Cha-Cha music of
Enrique Jorrin.
 Neck Shoulder Shoulder Trunk
Trunk Bending
Stretching Stretch Stretch Stretching
Right – 8
Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8
Counts
Counts Counts Counts Counts
Left – 8 Counts
Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts
 Shoulder Shoulder Trunk
Trunk Bending
Stretch Stretch Stretching
Right – 8
Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8
Counts
Counts Counts Counts
Neck Left – 8 Counts
Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts
Stretc
h in g
Righ
t–
8Cou
Left n ts
–8C
ou n ts
 Neck Shoulder Trunk
Trunk Bending
Stretching Stretch Stretching
Right – 8
Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8
Counts
Counts Counts Counts
Left – 8 Counts
Left – 8 Counts Shoulder Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts
Stretch

Right – 8
Counts
Left – 8 Counts
 Neck Shoulder Trunk
Trunk Bending
Stretching Stretch Stretching
Right – 8
Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8
Counts
Counts Counts Counts
Left – 8 Counts
Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Shou Left – 8 Counts
ld
Stre er
tc h
Ri gh
t
Co u – 8
Left n ts
–8C
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s
 Neck Shoulder Shoulder
Trunk Bending
Stretching Stretch Stretch
Right – 8
Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8
Counts
Counts Counts Counts
Left – 8 Counts
Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Trun
Stre k
tchi
ng
Ri gh
t
Co u – 8
Left n
– 8 ts
Co u
nt s
 Neck Shoulder Shoulder Trunk
Stretching Stretch Stretch Stretching

Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8 Right – 8

Counts Counts Counts Counts
Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Left – 8 Counts Tru
nk Be n
d ing
Ri g
ht –
Le f C o u n t s 8
t–8
Co u
nts
In this lesson, we will explore the
nature and background of one of the
Latin American Dances that gained
popularity worldwide due to its
simplicity and energy. It is a lively
and fun dance that really gets you
moving on the dance floor.
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 History of Cha Cha

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History of Cha Cha

Cha-Cha is a fast-rhythmic
ballroom dance of Latin-
American origin with a
basic step pattern of three
steps and a shuffle.
 History of Cha Cha

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History of Cha Cha
Cha-cha is one of the most Latin
dances at dance competitions. It is
a lively and fun dance that really
gets you dancing on the dance
floor. This dance requires small
steps and lots of hip motion.
Two Version of Cha Cha
First was given credit to
a Cuban composer and
violinist named Enrique
Jorrin. He coined the
term Cha-cha to vocally
mimic the shuffling sound
of the dancer’s shoes
when it hits the dance
This dance was imported by Pierre Lavelle
to Europe in 1950 when he travelled to
Cuba to observe and study the culture’s
style of the dance. This is the time that the
name was shortened from Cha-cha-cha to
Cha-cha. This was introduced in United
States in 1954.
The second version was from religious
ritualistic dances from the West Indies.
The studies show that Voodoo band leaders
used small rattles created form Cha Cha
plants to create a unique sound. This rattle
combined with bells and drums were used as
a timer to measure when dancing and
singing.
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Terms Related to Cha Cha
Terms Related to Cha Cha
R – Right Foot
Terms Related to Cha Cha
R – Right Foot
L – Left Foot
Terms Related to Cha Cha
R – Right Foot
L – Left Foot
Fw - Forward
Terms Related to Cha Cha
R – Right Foot
L – Left Foot
Fw - Forward
Bw - Backward
Terms Related to Cha Cha
R – Right Foot
L – Left Foot
Fw - Forward
Bw - Backward
Sw - Sideward
 Terms Related to Cha Cha
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Terms Related to Cha Cha
“Chasse” is a step used in
cha-cha-cha with step
pattern “stepclose step”.
Cha-cha-cha has a 4/4-time
signature using the
counting 2,3,4 and 1 or 4
and 1, 2, 3.
4
Beat
4
Three steps are taken in place ( a “ball change”,
transferring the weight quickly from one foot to
the other) on the fourth and first beats of the
music followed by a break ( stepping forward or
backward) on the second beat, and stepping in
place on the third beat.
5 elements/dance steps of cha-
cha-cha
 Basic Step
5 elements/dance steps of cha-
cha-cha
 New York
Basic Step
5 elements/dance steps of cha-
cha-cha
 Rock Step
New York
Basic Step
5 elements/dance steps of cha-
cha-cha
 Hand and Hand
Rock Step
New York
Basic Step
5 elements/dance steps of cha-
cha-cha
 New York with Slot Turn

Hand and Hand

Rock Step
New York
Basic Step
5 elements/dance steps of cha-
cha-cha
 COMMON INJURIES HAPPEN
DURING DANCE TRAINING:
HIP INJURIES: snapping hip
syndrome, hip impingements, labral
tears, hip flexor tendonitis, hip bursitis,
and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
MUSCLE AND JOINT INJURIES:
Achilles tendonitis, trigger toe and ankle
impingements, cramps, sprain etc.

STRESS FRACTURES: metatarsals,

tibia and lumbar spine.
KNEE INJURIES: patellofemoral pain
syndrome.
TREATMENT:
Muscle and Joint Injuries: Apply
PRICE treatment method (Protection,
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation)
Stress Fractures: Limit weight on your
foot by using crutches, wearing a leg
brace, or walking boots, seek for
medical help and physical therapist.
TREATMENT:
Muscle and Joint Injuries: Apply
PRICE treatment method (Protection,
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation)
Stress Fractures: Limit weight on your
foot by using crutches, wearing a leg
brace, or walking boots, seek for
medical help and physical therapist.
 Prevention:
→ Eat well and stay hydrated before, during and
after class.
→ Get enough rest and avoid overtraining.
→ Do cross-training exercises to build strength and
endurance in all parts of your body.
→ Always wear proper shoes and attire.
→ Always warm-up before training or
performances.
→ Lead a healthy lifestyle and get to know your
body.
Group Activity
The teacher divide the class into 5 groups. Then,
each group will be going to perform in front the
basic steps of cha-cha-cha dance including the basic
movements (the back and the forward basic
movements). Each group will be graded according to
the following criteria:
Rubrics:
* Mastery of the basic steps – 10
pts.
* Execution and clarity of steps – 10
pts
1. How will you
promote social dance
like cha-cha-cha to the
millennials nowadays?
How will you encourage
them to dance cha-cha-
cha?
2. Can cha-cha-cha
dance be a good
way of promoting
wellness for all
ages? Why?
REC
AP
1.How many
elements/dance steps
are there in cha-cha-
cha?
2.What are those
elements/dance steps in
cha- cha-cha?
3. Do you think that you
can now perform cha-
cha-cha if you have
already mastered the
basic steps?
The table below is a Self-Assessment tool for you to
access your performance in the given activity. All you
need to do is to grade yourself honestly about your own
performance. Draw the given icon corresponding to your
choice.
ASSIGNMENT
A. Write 3 things that you found out/learned about our lesson
cha-cha-cha. 2 things that you loved the most about our lesson.
And 1 question that you still have in mind about our lesson in
cha-cha-cha. Write your answers using the chart given.
Things that I have learned:
3 _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
Things That I loved:
2 _____________________________________________

Question that I still have.

1 _____________________________________________
B. (Adapting localization)
The same group, create your own routine using the
five elements/dance steps of cha-cha-cha dance
integrated with the dance etiquettes in dancing for
your culminating activity. For indigenous learners
you can use any music of your choice that could
represent your tribe.