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MODULE| RHYTMIC ACTIVITIES

Types of Social Dancing

Objectives:
✔ Differentiate and classify the characteristics of different
styles of social dance.
✔ Develop good rapport, trust and self-confidence in
demonstrating dance holds/positions with
partner.

Rumba
The name Rumba was originally applied specifically to the dancing style with
lascivious movement of the hip, bosom and other flexible parts. The Rumba influence
came in the 16th century from the black slaves from Africa. The native Rumba folk
dance is essentially a sex pantomime danced extremely fast with exaggerated hip
movements and with a sensually aggressive attitude of men and a defensive attitude
on the part of women.

Rumba is

considered
by many to be the most
romantic and sensual of all
Latin ballroom dance. It is
often referred to as the
"Grandfather of the Latin
dances." A moderately slow
Latin dance with plenty of
wraps, under arm turns and a
truck load of flirtation. It is
often called as the “Dance of
Love”.

The music is written in 4/4 time, which gives 4 counts to each bar of music, 1,
2, 3, 4. The beat values are 2, 3, 4-1 or quick, quick, slow.

Here’s an example of Rumba dance. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHXcwOlCS34

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Cha-cha
There are various theories as of
the origin of Cha-cha. It could derived
from the Spanish chacha meaning
nursemaid, or chachar meaning to
chew coca leaves, or
from char meaning tea. Cha cha cha is
a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full
of passion and energy. The classic
"Cuban motion" gives the Cha cha
cha its unique style. Partners work
together to synchronize each
movement in perfect alignment
This dance evolved from the Mambo
and has its origins in the religious ritual
dances of West Africa. The music is usually
in 4/4 time, sometimes 2/4. The
Cha-cha-cha is a Cuban
dance, based on the Rumba. Counting is 1,2, the link below.
3 and 4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWiLi22Cq8w

Samba
Here’s a video basic elements of Cha-cha. Please click

Comes from Brazil. It differs from other Latin- American dances because it is
lively and vigorous and the feet is constantly leaving the floor. It is literally a bouncing
step. It involves much knee action with the dancers bodies resembling a swinging
pendulum as they sway and turn. 2/4 time 1 ah 2.

Samba is popular with young people as well as older generations. Samba can
be performed solo or with a partner. Possibly the most popular of all Brazilian
ballroom dance.

Watch the video of samba. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8i7PnszE1Q

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Waltz
It is the first dance to use closed dance position. Waltz is one of the smoothest
ballroom dance. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements,
continuous turns, and "rise and fall." The dance is so graceful and elegant; Waltz
dancers appear to glide around the floor with almost no effort.

The waltz was to be performed solely for the demonstration of elegance and not
pleasure. The name comes from the German word to revolve, turning with smooth
gliding steps. Music is ¾ time 1, 2, 3.

Watch the video of waltz. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKTN6c_MEQ
Paso Doble
It finds its roots in
the Spanish
style music of the 1930’s. It
is popularly
known as the man’s dance,
portraying
the story of the matador
with (the female
being ) his cape where the
matador is to
weild his cape according to
the anger
and intensity of the roaring
boar.
Paso Doble is one of the liveliest
ballroom dance, originating in southern
France. It is modeled after the sound,
drama, and movement of the Spanish
bullfight.

Watch the video of paso doble. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONCE5aGfaQ

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Swing
A dance is a lively style of social dancing in which a dancer often lifts, spins
and flips his or her partner. Considered both hip and cool, swing dancing is a favorite
among social dancers of all ages.

The beauty in the simplicity of line dancing steps is that they are so adaptable that
they can be reworked and reused in a variety of different dances and dance styles.
The steps are very basic and are often repeated numerous times in the line dance.
Adding small twists or variations on the core steps or utilizing them as transitions in
other dances will be an ideal use of the steps.
An outgrowth of the jitterbug, it is marked by quick, strenuous movements sometimes
accompanied by acrobatics in its present form; it maybe a lively smooth dance.
Benny Goodman is the band leader credited with the developing the rhythm of
Swing. It is named after Charles Lindbergh’s solo flight across the Atlantic ocean in
1927 Music is 4/4 time sometimes 3/4 1,2,3,4/ 1,2 ah 3

Watch the video of swing. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l-IrUpWEUI

REFERENCE:
Book: Physical Education, Health and Music
Author: Vilma V. Perez

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Tango

Is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dance. This sensual ballroom
dance originated in South America in the early twentieth century.

Originated in the lower class of Buenos Aires especially in the Bario de Las Ranas. It
was first known as baile con corte- the dance with a stop. It is characterized by
sudden changes of direction and its many flaring and dipping steps. Music is 2/4 time
1,2/ 12
Watch the video of tango. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjac20AZ77I

Foxtrot

Is a smooth dance in which dancers make long, flowing movements across


the floor. Foxtrot has lots of fun and simple to learn an excellent dance for beginners.

An American dance
evolving
from trotting dance in
1913.
Dancers gliding around
the
dance floor with little up
and
down motion. It is
known as
the first truly American
ballroom dance, was
named
after Harry Fox. Music is in 2/4
time 12/ 1,2

Watch the video of foxtrot. Please click the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVGTLEK69I4

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