Dancesport Overview and Officiating Guidelines
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What is the purpose of the name 'DanceSport'?

  • To create a new style of dance unrelated to competition
  • To gain Olympic recognition for competitive ballroom dancing (correct)
  • To increase the popularity of casual ballroom dancing
  • To promote social dancing in communities

Which organization is recognized as the national governing body for DanceSport in the Philippines?

  • World DanceSport Federation
  • Philippine DanceSport Federation (correct)
  • Philippine Olympic Committee
  • Philippine Sports Commission

What is one of the main benefits of participating in DanceSport?

  • Improves cognitive skills only
  • Teaches historical dance movements
  • Enhances physical fitness and mental well-being (correct)
  • Increases personal wealth through competitions

Which organization among the following is involved with DanceSport in the context of the Olympics?

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What is a significant area of focus in dancesport officiating?

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What is the positioning of the index finger of the man during the first described hand hold?

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In the Normal Hold, which part of the lady's body does the right hand of the man cup?

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What is the primary difference between the Normal Hold and the Promenade Hold?

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Which option describes the thumb positioning in the Promenade Hold?

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What is the elbow positioning for both partners in the Normal Hold?

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How are the palms positioned during the Normal Hold?

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Which hand-to-hand hold is considered seldom used?

<p>Left Hand to Left Hand Hold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do the lady's fingers interact with the man’s hand in the Normal Hold?

<p>Lady's fingers are closed over the V between man's thumb and index finger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which position do both partners step backwards in the same direction towards the closing of a V shape?

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What type of position is characterized by the right side of the man and left side of the lady creating a V shape?

<p>Promenade Position (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which position would you use when the forward-moving partner needs to step outside with their right foot?

<p>Outside Partner Position (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of the Wing Position?

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Which position involves the left side of the man and the right side of the lady in a concurrent forward movement?

<p>Counter Promenade Position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which position is the right side of the lady’s center in contact with the right side of the man’s center?

<p>Closed Position (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position is the exact opposite of the Closed Position?

<p>Wing Position (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference in hand positioning between Counter Promenade Hold and Normal Hold?

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Which position is primarily used during highlights like the Same Foot Lunge?

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In a Shadow Hold, where should the Man's Right Hand be placed?

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During the Anteversion hip design, which statement is accurate?

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In the context of movement, what does 'translation' refer to?

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What is an important characteristic of Retroversion?

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How is Inclination achieved in hip movement?

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What does CBMP stand for in dance terminology?

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Which one of the following describes the handhold in the alternative Shadow Hold option?

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What is the first technical level in the WDSF Technique Books focused on?

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In which level of technical difficulty does hip design become an advanced principle?

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How is the quantity of turns measured in Latin dances?

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Which Latin dance has a time signature of 2/4?

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What is the tempo range (in bars per minute) for the Rumba dance?

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Which type of sway is categorized under the advanced principles for standard dances?

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What is the accented beat for the Jive dance?

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Which of the following is not a basic fundamental of Latin dances?

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What is the purpose of the lead through connection in Latin dance?

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Which standard dance has a time signature of 3/4?

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In Standard dances, how is the quantity of turn typically measured?

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What does the term 'posture in Latin' refer to in dance?

<p>Alignment of the body during movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common principle in both Latin and Standard dances?

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What defines the Fallaway Position in Latin dance?

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Flashcards

DanceSport

Competitive ballroom dancing aiming to improve fitness, mental well-being, and social skills.

PDSF

Philippine Dancesport Federation - the national sports association for Dancesport in the Philippines.

Objectives of Dancesport

Improve physical fitness, mental well-being, and social relations through competitive dance.

Latin and Standard

Different styles of DanceSport.

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Olympic Recognition

The goal of competitive ballroom dancing to gain recognition and participation in Olympic competitions.

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Right Hand to Right Hand Hold

Lady's right hand is held by man's right hand.

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Left Hand to Left Hand Hold

Lady's left hand held by man's left hand.

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Both Hand Hold

Combination of Left to Right and Right to Left Holds.

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Normal Hold

3-point contact hold with specific hand positions and elbow levels.

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Promenade Hold

Similar to Normal Hold, but hands at shoulder/elbow level, with slight rotation of hands.

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Hand Hold Positions

Various ways of holding partners' hands during dances.

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Right Hand to Left Hand Hold

Man's right hand holds lady's left hand. Used less often

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Index Finger of Man, Lady's Palm

Man's index finger positioned on top of woman's palm

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Counter Promenade Hold

A Latin hand hold where the man's left hand and the lady's right hand are raised above head height, and the other hands move to the upper arms.

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Shadow Hold

A Latin hand hold where the man's left hand is on the lady's left wrist, man’s right hand on Lady’s right shoulder/hip/side.

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Anteversion

Exaggerated curve of lower spine (lumbar), with a flattened upper spine (neutral kyphosis).

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Retroversion

Exaggerated curve of upper spine (dorsal), with a flattened lower spine (neutral lordosis).

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Translation (Hips)

Lateral movement of hips in relation to shoulders.

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Inclination (Hips)

Lowering of one hip in relation to the other.

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Rotation (Hips)

Rotation of hips under shoulders, creating torsion in torso.

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CBMP (Contrary Body Movement Position)

An indication of foot placement, a concept related to positioning.

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Technical Difficulty Levels

Three levels of technical skill in Dancesport, progressing from basic to advanced.

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Choreographic Difficulty Levels

Three levels of choreography difficulty in Dancesport, ranging from Bronze to Gold.

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Latin Basic Fundamentals

Six fundamental concepts for basic Latin dance understanding.

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Latin Advanced Principles

Concepts which build on the already established second technical level of Latin dance.

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Alignment in Latin

The proper positioning of the body in Latin dance.

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Hip Design in Latin

Specific patterns and control of hip movements in Latin dance.

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Couple Position

The positioning of partners during dancesport routines.

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Foot Action

Specific foot movements and placement used in Dancesport dance forms.

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Timing in Dancesport

Synchronization with music and other dancers in Dancesport.

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Standard Basic Fundamentals

Basic principles, used to learn the fundamental concepts involved in Standard dances.

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Quantity of Turns in Latin Dance

The exact amount and importance of turns present in various styles of Latin dances.

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Quantity of Turns in Standard Dance

The total quantity of turns used in Standard Dance forms.

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Latin Time Signature

The rhythmic structure used in various Latin dances.

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Latin Tempo

The speed of Latin dances per minute.

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Latin Accented Beat

The specific beats accentuated in various Latin routines.

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Closed Position

The basic dance position where the right side of the lady's body touches the right side of the man's body.

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Outside Partner Position

A dance position where a partner steps outside with their right foot when moving forward.

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Promenade Position

A dance position with points of contact on the right side of the man and the left side of the lady, forming a 'V' shape.

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Fallaway Position

Partners move backwards in the same direction, closing the V.

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Counter Promenade Position

Partners move forwards in the same direction, opening the V.

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Counter Fallaway Position

Used when both partners move backwards in the same direction, closing the V, contact on opposing sides.

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Wing Position

Opposite of Closed Position. Used when partner moving forward steps outside with left foot; Left side of man and left side of lady.

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Right Angle Position

Dance position used in highlights, such as a lunge with the same foot; Lady's left hip touches man's right groin.

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Study Notes

Regional Accreditation of DepEd Officials for Dancesport

  • Maria Donna Dizon-Cosejo is the Palarong Pambansa Tournament Director for Dancesport.

Objectives

  • Participants will learn about Dancesport, including its nature, background, and history.
  • Participants will learn about the NSA-PDSF history.
  • Participants will learn about dancesport generalites in Latin.
  • Participants will learn about dancesport generalites in Standard.
  • Participants will learn about Dancesport officiating, sports management, role of officials, conduct of the game, and components of adjudication.
  • There will be updates on recent Dancesport guidelines.

Introduction to Dancesport

  • Dancesport is competitive ballroom dancing.
  • It improves physical fitness, mental well-being, and social relationships.
  • The name "DanceSport" was created to help competitive Ballroom Dancing gain Olympic recognition.
  • The physical demands of Dancesport are researched.

PDSF - The National Sports Association

  • IOC – International Olympic Committee
  • WDSF – World Dancesport Federation
  • POC – Philippine Olympic Committee
  • PSC – Philippine Sports Commission
  • PSF – Philippine Dancesport Federation
  • PDSFA – Philippine Dancesport Academy
  • PPS – Palarong Pambansa Secretariat
  • DepED DSAP – DepED Dancesport Association of the Philippines

Introduction to Dancesport (Additional Details)

  • The Philippine Dancesport Federation is the national sports association.
  • Ms. Rebecca Becky Garcia is the PDSF President.
  • Crisaldo "Loloi" Rendon is the PDSFA Head for Cebu City.
  • Hon. Zara Z. Duterte is the Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, Secretary, Department of Education.
  • Atty. Revsee A. Escobodo is the Undersecretary for Operations, Department of Education.
  • Francis Cesar B. Bringas is the Assistant Secretary for Operations, Secretary General, Palarong Pambansa, Department of Education.
  • Marivic B. Toliot is the Officer-In-Charge, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat, Chairperson, Steering Committee.
  • Maria Donna Dizon-Cosejo is the Palarong Pambansa Tournament Director for Dancesport.
  • Serafin Villodres III is the Palarong Pambansa Assistant Tournament Director for Dancesport.

Generalites in Dancesport

  • Latin American: Samba, Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble
  • Modern Standard: Waltz, Tango, Quickstep, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot
  • WDSF Technique Books: 3 levels of technical difficulty (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
  • Choreographic Difficulty: Bronze, Silver, Gold

General Principles of Latin

  • Basic Fundamentals: Step/Action, Foot Placement, General Actions, Quantity of Turn, Foot Action
  • 2nd Technical Level: Alignment, Posture, Position
  • Advanced Principles: Hip Design (Common Hip Design, Hip Muscular Actions, Body Muscular Actions)

General Principles of Standard

  • Basic Fundamentals: Foot Placement, General Actions, Alignment & Direction, Foot Action, Quantity of Turn, Timing
  • 2nd Technical Level: Couple Position, Posture, Hand Hold, Positions of Center, Head Positions
  • Advanced Principles: Types of Sway, Extension, Sudden Movement, Rotation, Winding up, Rotation to Left, Commence to Turn, Rise and Fall

Foot Action

  • Heel (H), Toe (T), Extreme Toe (ET), Whole Foot (F or Flat F), Ball (B), Inside Edge of Toe, Inside Edge of Whole Foot, Outside Edge of Toe

Alignment and Direction

  • Lines of Dance, Directions (Diagonal to Center, Diagonal to Wall, To Center, To Wall, Diagonal to Center against LOD, Diagonal to Wall against LOD)
  • Facing, Pointing, Backing

Quantity of Turns

  • Latin - Measured through the Solar Plexus
  • Standard - Measured through
  • Fractions of a turn (1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8, Whole Turn)

Latin Dances: Time Signature, Tempo, Accented Beats

  • Samba: 2/4, 50-52 bpm, Accented Beat: 2
  • Cha Cha Cha: 4/4, 30-32 bpm, Accented Beat: 1
  • Rumba: 4/4, 25-27 bpm, Accented Beat: 4
  • Paso Doble: 2/4, 60-62 bpm, Accented Beat: 1
  • Jive: 4/4, 42-44 bpm, Accented Beat: 2&4

Standard Dances: Time Signature, Tempo, Accented Beats

  • Waltz: 3/4, 28-30 bpm, Accented Beat: 1
  • Tango: 2/4, 31-33 bpm, Accented Beat: 1&2
  • Viennese Waltz: 3/4, 58-60 bpm, Accented Beat: 1
  • Foxtrot: 4/4, 28-30 bpm, Accented Beat: 1&3
  • Quickstep: 4/4, 50-52 bpm, Accented Beat: 1 & 3

25 General Actions of Latin

  • Various actions like Swivel, Spiral, Delayed, Latin Cross, Spins & Turns, Brush, Foot Slip, etc., and specific actions for each dance.

Forward Walk (Example)

  • Step forward with specific body coordination
  • Standing leg is straight, hip action on each step.

Merengue Actions (Example)

  • General action in Jive, Samba, Cha Cha
  • Heel high off floor; pressure on moving foot, stationary leg locked knee.

Bounce Actions (Example)

  • Elevation: Starting from a "down" position (knees bent).
  • Lowering: Starting from an "up" position (knees straight and feet raised)

Position of Lady in Relation to Man

  • 13 positions (Close, Open, Extended Open, Diagonal positions etc.)

Rotation of Couple In Latin

  • Promenade Position, Counter Promenade Position, Fallaway Position,

Latin Hand Hold

  • Left to Right Hold
  • Right to Right Hold
  • Left to Left Hold
  • Both Hand Hold
  • Normal Hold (3 points of contact)
  • Promenade Hold

Introductions to Dancesport (Examples)

  • Shadow Hold, Counter Promenade Hold, Wing Position, Right Angle Position, Left Angle Position.

Breakdown of Accreditation

  • Practicum: 50%
  • Written Exam: 35%
  • Physical Fitness: 15%

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This quiz provides an insightful overview of Dancesport, covering its nature, history, and the role of officials. Participants will explore Latin and Standard dances, the structure of officiating, and the latest guidelines in the context of national competitions. Perfect for those interested in enhancing their knowledge of competitive ballroom dancing.

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