(Q3) LESSON 1

• SOCIAL DANCING - Intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to certain social function
• SOCIAL DANCING - They are also called ballroom dances.
• SOCIAL DANCING - They are usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may also perform in groups.
• The term ‘ballroom dancing’ is derived from the word “ball”, which in turn originates from the Latin word ballare which means ‘to dance’.
• Social dances - are communal dances performed in any social gatherings in any given space.
• DANCE ETIQUETTE

  • 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.
• CLASSIFICATION OF SOCIAL DANCES

  1. Latin American Dances
  2. Standard Modern Dances
• LATIN DANCES

  • Distinguish themselves by the costumes worn by the performers.
  • They are somewhat revealing, light filling, sexy yet sophisticated in nature
  • They are also distinguished by the nature of movements
  • They are freer and can be performed in close or open hold.
• LATIN AMERICAN DANCES

  1. SALSA
  2. MAMBA
  3. MERENGUE
  4. SWING
  5. CHA-CHA-CHA
  6. RUMBA
  7. SAMBA
  8. JIVE
  9. BOOGIE
  10. PASO DOBLE
• MODERN STANDARD DANCES

  1. SLOW WALTZ
  2. TANGO
  3. VIENNESE WALTZ
  4. FOXTROT
  5. QUICKSTEP
•  CHA – CHA - CHA - Is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion and energy.
• Cuban Motion - This motion gives the Cha cha cha its unique style.
• SAMBA - Is the national dance of Brazil, which originated in Africa. It is a dance during carnival time.
• RUMBA - Originates primarily from Cuba in the sixteenth century, which has its roots in African Rhythms brought to America by the slaves.
• RUMBA - Is considered by many to be the most romantic and sensual of all Latin ballroom dance.
• RUMBA - It is often referred to as the "Grandfather of the Latin dances." AND the “Dance of Love”.
• PASO DOBLE - Means “double step” which originated from Spain and is inspired by bullfighting.
• PASO DOBLE - one of the most dramatic of all the Latin Dances.
• JIVE - Was developed from the dance “ jitterbug” from America
• JIVE - An American dance that evolved from a dance called the Jitterbug by removing the lifts and acrobatic elements. Dancers use a more bouncy type movement using the balls of the feet. A lot of kicks are used in jive. Jive is a very fast, energy-consuming dance.
• Waltz - Introduced in England in 1874 but it was in 1922 that it became as fashionable as Tango.
• WALTZ - Is one of the smoothest ballroom dances. It is a progressive dance marked by long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and "rise and fall." The dance is so graceful and elegant; dancers appear to glide around the floor with almost no effort.
• Tango  - Was first danced in Europe before World War It originates from Buenos Aires ( Argentina ) where it was first danced in “ Barrio de las Renas’' the ghetto of Buenas Aires
• TANGO - Is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dances.
•  Foxtrot Was named after an American performer, Harry Fox, which premiered in 1914.
• FOXTROT - Is a smooth dance in which dancers make long, flowing movements across the floor.
• Quickstep - Is a quick version of the Foxtrot. It is a ballroom dance consisting of extremely quick stepping, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs of quick steps. Is exciting to watch, but among the most difficult of all is ballroom dance.
• Viennese Waltz  - Is  a controversial dance with so many claims about its origin but known to be born in the modes outskirts of Austria and Bavaria.