Most Essential Learning Competency: Pe9Rd-Iib-H-4: Execute The Skills Involved in The Dance
Most Essential Learning Competency: Pe9Rd-Iib-H-4: Execute The Skills Involved in The Dance
Most Essential Learning Competency: Pe9Rd-Iib-H-4: Execute The Skills Involved in The Dance
Hello Junior Explorer! How are you today? I hope you are staying healthy and safe. 😊
Welcome to our MAPEH CLASS! Today, we will start our first lesson in nature and
background of social dances and dance mixers. I hope you are ready and have enough energy
to do all your tasks in your learning guide.
Let us begin!
Ballroom dances are usually performed in pair: male and female. Sometimes, it is performed by group.
It can be performed in an open or close hold. It can also be easily determined by the nature of the movement. The
movement shows rhythmic expression, sensual, and spicy style.
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lively dance, with many of knee-
lifting, bending, and rocking of the
hips.
Most of the time, they perform close ballroom position. However, if it is dance sport, it is strict to do close ballroom
position.
Quickstep . USA
The dance is suited for both formal
and informal events because of the
upbeat melodies that Quickstep is
danced. The dance steps can be
described as fast, powerfully flowing,
sprinkled with syncopation.
Dance sport is different from social or ballroom dances because it requires athleticism. It has established rules of different
levels of difficulty.
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Dance mixers are social dances that allows group of performers to change partners periodically while dancing to allow
chance to get to know other members of the performing group.
What to Wear
Do not use sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. It is unpleasant touch your sweaty skin.
Do not use shaggy, loose, low armpit upper shirt. Your partner’s hand may get caught in the baggy sleeves.
Do not use big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklaces and big belt buckles. It may cause injury like scratches and
bruises when your partner’s clothing caught it. Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail because it might get
caught in the partner’s hands or may even hit your partner’s face.
Personal Grooming
BEFORE THE DANCE
Take a bath and use a deodorant
Brush your teeth and use mouthwash/breath mint to have a fresh breath
NO-FAULT DANCING
Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures
The show must go on. Say “sorry” to your partner if something went wrong
DEMEANOR
Be personable. Smile and make eye contact with your partner.
Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it’s not your personal style.
If you do not know the dance, be honest. Refuse promptly if asked to dance.
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YOUR TASKS!
Reminder: DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE.
Write your answers on your answer sheet.
Enrichment Activity 1: Write TRUE if the DON’Ts IN TERMS OF OUTFITS and DANCE SHOES is correct then
FALSE if wrong. (5 points)
Enrichment Activity 2: Write LAD if the statement is all about Latin American Dances, then MSD for Modern
Standard Dances. (5 points)
Written Task 3: Identify the terms in nature and background of social dance that is being described in the
following
statements. Choose your answer from the pool of words below. (10 points; 2 points each)
Description Terms
1. They are also called ballroom dances.
3. The performers wear ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males.
5. These are social dances that allows group of performers to change partners periodically
while dancing to allow chance to get to know other members of the performing group.
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WRAP-UP ACTIVITY
REFERENCES
Doria J. P., Gonzales M. C. et.al. (2017). Physical Education and Health Learner’s Material Grade 9 Department of
Education. Meralco Avenue, Pasig City
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