Physical Education

• Social dances and dance mixers 


  Are dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social function.
• Social dances and dance mixers 


  Also called ballroom dances. Usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may also be performed in groups.
• Social Dances 


  are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any given space. They are synonymously referred to as ballroom dances, but the former are performed in balls or formal social functions
• Social dances are classified into two major classifications:

  • Latin American Dances
  • Modern Standard Dances
• Latin American Dances

  It includes the salsa, mambo, meringue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie, and paso doble. Most of them are from the Latin- American countries
• Modern Standard Dances 


  It includes the slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot and quickstep
• Modern Standard Dances


  They wear formal, ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males. Most of the time, movements in these are restricted to close ballroom position with partner.
• Dance positions for Latin American Dances

  • Open Ballroom Position
  • Close Ballroom Position
• Dance Position for Modern standard dances

  • Close ballroom position
• Social or ballroom dances 


  are different from dance sport because the latter is freer in nature and are primarily intended to widen one's social horizon, for recreation; and fitness.
• Dance mixers 


  are social dances which allow group of performers to change partners periodically while dancing to allow chance to get to know other members of the performing group.

  Its primary function is to maximize the social dimensions of dancing.
• A set of guidelines that help you navigate the social dimensions of dancing

  dance etiquette
• What are the 6 dance ettiquettes

  • What to wear
  • Personal grooming
  • Asking for a dance
  • On the dance floor
  • No-fault dancing
  • Dance floor demeanor/behavior
• What major classification and country of origin is cha-cha-cha in?

  Latin american, cuba
• What major classification and country of origin is Rumba in?

  Latin american, cuba
• What major classification and country of origin is Paso Doble in?

  Latin American, spain
• What major classification and country of origin is Jive/Boogie in?

  Latin American, USA
• What major classification and country of origin is Swing in?

  Latin American, USA
• What major classification and country of origin is Merengue in?

  Latin American, Dominican Republic
• What major classification and country of origin is Salsa in?

  Latin American, Cuba
• What major classification and country of origin is Mambo in?

  Latin American, cuba
• What major classification and country of origin is Slow Waltz in?

  Modern standard, Austria
• What major classification and country of origin is Tango in?

  Modern standard, Argentina
• What major classification and country of origin is Foxtrot in?

  Modern standard, USA
• What major classification and country of origin is Quickstep in?

  Modern standard, USA
• What major classification and country of origin is Samba in?

  Latin American, Brazil
• These are examples of Latin American Dances:

  • salsa
  • mambo
  • meringue
  • swing
  • cha-cha-cha
  • rumba
  • samba
  • jive/boogie
  • paso-doble
• These are examples of Modern Standard Dance

  • slow waltz
  • tango
  • Viennese waltz
  • foxtrot
  • quickstep
• On the dance floor


  this dance etiquette teaches you the right flow of the dance from start to finish.
• Sedentary lifestyle


  a mode of living in which a person (an adult or child) does not engage in sufficient physical activity or exercise for what is generally considered healthy living.
• Social dancing prevents sedentary lifestyle related disease.
• Dance floor demeanor/behavior 


  this dance etiquette reminds us that we should always show respect to other dancers.
• No-fault dancing


  this dance etiquette is about not blaming anyone if something goes wrong or when there's an error in the steps.
• Asking for a dance


  this dance etiquette tells you how you should invite a woman to dance the right way.
• Personal Grooming


  this dance etiquette tells you hygienic tips on what you should do to yourself before and during the dance.
• What to wear 


  this dance etiquette determines the formality of the dance, based on the clothes you are wearing.
• Formal costume for Gentlemen Tuxedo Coat Regular Coat Tailcoat Bowtie Necktie Black Trouser
• Formal costume for Ladies Ball gown Evening gown Dinner gown Cocktail gown
• Semi-Formal costume for Gentlemen Dress shirt and tie Vest or sweater that shows the tie
• Semi-Formal costume for Ladies Dinner dresses Flowing pants

  Evening dresses