Name of the learner: _________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Grade & Section: _____________________________________

PE 9 – 2ND QUARTER – WEEK 1

Social Dances and Dance Mixers

Introduction (Key Concepts)

Nature and Background of Social Dances and
Dance Mixers
Social dance is dance which is recreational and generally executed with a partner and in groups or as a community
activity for fun and enjoyment. Social dances and dance mixers are dances. Sometimes it does not require a partner but actually
some people in an institution or community.
It is not performance or display driven as in formal dance agencies such as ballet, stage or folkloric show, nor is it ceremonial or
ritual based; or for competition and judging of overall performance along with in solo Highland dance, or ballroom dance medals,
or in championships or ‘dance-sport’ for television presentation.
Generally social dance is organized within a community through volunteer leaders or to raise money for benefits rather
than by professional engagement and management. Of course, a few professionals make their business from coaching social
dancing and some initial basic learning may be advantageous for a newbie or for refinement of more advanced technique.
Nevertheless the handing on from an individual to a person and generation to generation is more a community based tradition and
much of the development of social interaction in conventional dance is acquired through everyday participation with older
veterans handing onto the enthusiastic young.
Social dance can derive from or be an interest within many different genres. It can be the folk dances of a particular
village performed at the local green or community center or it can be old time dancing perform in a barn or public hall or even
ballroom dancing, Latin American, salsa or rock n roll or any contemporary dance that is public recreation instead of for display
or commercial be.
Many social dances are dance mixers and the primary function is that people ought to mix and often exchange partners.
The optimum purpose of social dances involve organizations of people enjoying activity within sets where groups and couples
regularly change places or even partners. Some of the primary forms of group dancing within sets known as ‘country dancing’
are those in which couples are aligned in either longways, circular or columnar formation, or in squares called ‘quadrilles’.
Interaction with other couples and
Social dances are classified into two major dances namely Latin American dances and Modern Standard dances. Latin
American dances are dances originated in Latin America. This include salsa, mambo, merengue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, paso
doble, jive and boogie. Modern Standard dances are dances that fall into the standard category namely waltz, tango, foxtrot,
viennese waltz, slow waltz and quickstep.

BENEFITS

1. Improves your social life

This will allow you to interact with new people every week and you will meet more people each time you go out. Meeting people
while dancing is an amazing way to make new friends, and increase your social circle. As another bonus, social dancing can help
to prevent feelings of loneliness-due to the sociability of dancing with a partner.
2. Improves Your Social Skills
It helps improve your social life by increasing your social skills and making it easier to communicate and interact with others. It
is all about interacting with your partner and making connections. It can help you to beat shyness, and can make it easier for you
to relate to people in new social settings.
3. Helps Sharpen Your Mind
It means that you will be making split second decisions, learning to follow the patterns of your dance partner, and adding more
style and flair to your dancing. These decisions will help to keep your mind sharp, and active. It also helps sharpen your mind by
increasing your interaction with others and giving you more opportunities to expand your horizon.
4. Reduces Stress
This is an effective method of stress reduction. It works by reducing the hormone associated with stress. Dancing alone, while
beneficial in other areas- it has not been proven to reduce stress. Social dancing with a partner has positive effects on stress
reduction and research shows that moving with others expands your sense of social connectedness. A great way to lower stress
levels.
5. Provides New Cultural Experience
This will give your opportunity to discover new aspects of different cultures through different dances and you will be able to find
new cultural experiences as you meet new people.
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6. Improves Your Outlook
Dancers often experience a more positive outlook on life in general, and dancing can be an excellent mood booster. Additionally,
dancing increases blood flow to the brain, slowing down cognitive decline.
7. Builds Strength
The more time you spend dancing with your partner, the more strength you will build. Depending on the type of dance you do,
you will build up strength in different areas as you body. Another fun fact: the muscle exertion and breathing rates of dancers
performing in dance competition is equivalent to that of cyclists, swimmers, and Olympic 800m runners.

Objectives
At the end of this Lesson you as a learner are expected to: (PE9RD-IIb-h-4)
1. Discuss the nature and background of social dances and dance mixers.
2. Explain the implications of social dances and dance mixers to ones fitness and well-being.
3. Appreciate the benefits of social dancing in physical fitness through Active participation in the physical
activities.

Direction & Procedure

DAY 1
Activity 1
Direction: Complete Me (Knowledge Assessment)
Fill-in the missing word to complete the statement on the blank.
1. Social dance is a dance which is __________________ and generally executed with a partner and in groups or as a
community activity for fun and enjoyment.
2. ________________________ are dances originated in Latin America.
3. ________________________ are social dances which allow you to change partners.
4. It helps improve your _________________ by increasing your social skills.
5. Foxtrot, quickstep and tango are dances belong to _____________________ dances.

DAY 2
Activity 2
Direction: Answer the following questions. Write your answer in the space provided.
1. What are social dances?
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2. How do Latin American dances differ from Modern Standard dances?
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3. How do social dancing help you in enhancing your fitness and wellness?
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4. Aside for the benefits that were mentioned, what else can social dances
and dance mixers benefit you/family/community?
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DAY 3
Activity 3
Direction: Write your answer in your answer on the space provided.

1. What makes social dances and dance mixers significant to you?

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2. How will you convince your family and friends to like social dances and dance mixers?
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DAY 4
Activity 4
Direction: Do the following. Invite any of your family members in doing this activity.
1. Do a 5-minute dynamic stretching exercises as your warm-up.

2. Do a 3-5 minute dance video in any of the social dances or dance mixers that you have learned. For beginners, you
can ask help from any of your family members for a dance lesson then present your output through video.

3. Do a 5-minute cooling down exercises.

DAY 5
Activity 5
Direction: TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is
False on the blank provided before each number.

_____ 1. Social dances and dance mixers are also known as ballroom dances.
_____ 2. Dance mixers are dances which allow group of performers to change
partners to maximize the social dimension of dancing.
_____ 3. Cha-cha-cha belongs to a modern standard dance.
_____ 4. Social dancing improves your social life.
_____ 5. Performer’s costume must be revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet
very sophisticated.
_____ 6. Wearing sleeveless shirt and strapped dresses is pleasant so that
your partner can touch your skin.
_____ 7. Dance etiquette is a set of guidelines that help you navigate the
social dimensions of dancing.
_____ 8. Social dancing helps sharpen your mind by increasing your
interaction with others and giving you more opportunities to expand
your horizon.
_____ 9. The more time you spend dancing with your partner, the more strength
you will build.
_____ 10. Tango is a Latin American dance originated in Spain.

References

https://www.arthurmurraylive.com/blog/what-is-social-dancing

http://www.heritageinstitute.com/danceinfo/descriptions/social.htm

https://www.britannica.com/art/social-dance

https://www.slideshare.net/MarielRuiz1/nature-and-background-of-social-dances-and-dance-mixers-114645486

https://dancefans.cultu.be/latin-american-dance

https://www.enforex.com/culture/latin-america/latin-american-dance.html

https://www.elitedancestudio.net/blogs/whats-the-difference-between-ballroom-modern-standard-international-and-
dancesport/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixer_dance
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Key to Answers
Activity 5
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. T
6. T
7. T
8. T
9. T
10. F