Social Dances and Dance Mixers PDF

Physical Education 9 Second Grading  The word “Dance” comes from the Greek word “danson” which means to stretch. All dancing is made up of stretching and relaxing.  It is the physical expression of rhythm and music.  It is pure expression of the dancers’ thoughts and feelings. ...

Physical Education 9 Second Grading  The word “Dance” comes from the Greek word “danson” which means to stretch. All dancing is made up of stretching and relaxing.  It is the physical expression of rhythm and music.  It is pure expression of the dancers’ thoughts and feelings.  It is the union of movement, rhythm and arts of life.  Social dances and dance mixers are dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social function.  They are also called ballroom dances. They are usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may also be performed in groups.  Social dances are classified into two major classifications namely the Latin American Dances and the Modern Standard Dances.  SocialDances are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any given space. They are synonymously referred to as ballroom dances, but the former is performed in balls or formal social functions. Latin American Dances include the salsa, mambo, meringue, swing, cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie, and paso doble. They are called Latin American dances because most of them are from the Latin-American countries.  While the Modern Standard Dances include the slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot and quickstep.  Latin dances distinguish themselves by the costumes worn by performers. They are somewhat revealing, tight- fitting, sexy yet sophisticated in nature.  They are also distinguished by the nature of the movements.  They are freer and can be performed in close or open hold.  Standard dances on the other hand, 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.  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. The former is performed in competitions and are referred to as competitive ballroom dancing. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 your 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. There is more to dancing than dancing itself. It has the power to maintain or even improve your fitness.. In your previous lesson on fitness, it has already been discussed that in planning your own fitness program, no matter what your medium activity is, you always have to consider the FITT principle. F for frequency, I for intensity, T for time and the other T for type of the activity. Intensity being one of the most important of the four mentioned principles, refers to the level of exertion and is closely monitored through your heart rate. To receive maximum cardiovascular benefits, you should dance at an intensity that raises your heart rate from 60% to 80% of your PMHR (Predicted Maximum Heart Rate). But if you have a special condition which includes inactivity, overweight/obese, pregnant or with special medication, you should consult your doctor before proceeding to your fitness regimen. The Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) is a way of measuring physical activity intensity level. Perceived exertion is how hard you feel like your body is working. It is based on the physical sensations a person experiences during physical activity, including increased heart rate, increased respiration or breathing rate, increased sweating, and muscle fatigue. Although this is a subjective measure, your exertion rating based on a 1 to 10 rating scale, may provide a good estimate of your actual heart rate during physical activity* (Borg, 1998).  is a set of guidelines that help learners navigate the social dimensions of dancing. Why do they care about dance etiquette? Because it is essential for them to maximize how to go about the process of social dancing and have an enjoyable dancing experience.  Dance Floor (Behavior) What to Wear No-fault dancing Dance Etiquette On the FLoor Personal Grooming Asking for a Dance  Attire Gentlemen Ladies 1. Formal Tailcoat, Tuxedo coat, Ball Gown, Evening regular coat, Bow Tie or Gown, Cocktail Gown Necktie, Black Trouser 2. Semi-formal Dress Shirt and Tie, Vest Dinner Dress, Flowing or Sweater that shows Pants the Tie 3. Dressy Casual Solid color t-shirt, Anything that displays a turtleneck, polo shirt, conservative, toned- cotton slacks down appearance 4 Latin Button – up shirt, Solid Sexy Outfit and long slit T-shirt, Turle neck, skirts, low necklines and Dress slacks, Bright exposed midriffs are colorful outfit are popular accepted  Do not wear sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole. They can stick to the dance floor during turns and spins that may cause knee and ankle injuries. Always wear dance shoes.  Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. It’s not pleasant to have your partner touch your damp skin.  Avoid shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt. Partner’s hand may get caught in the baggy sleeves.  Avoid accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklaces and big belt buckles. They can be dangerous. They can catch in partner’s clothing, causing scratches and bruises.  Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail. It is difficult to get into closed dance positions when the lady has long flowing hair. They might get caught in partner’s hands or may even hit your partner’s face.  Shower and use a deodorant  Brush your teeth an use mouth wash/breath mint  Abstain from foods that produce strong odor  Don’t smoke, it cause foul mouth &clothing odor  Check you grooming periodically  Freshen up & towel off periodically in the bathroom  Line of direction  While on the floor (avoid colliding w/ other pairs)  Be polite (thank or compliment your partner  Accompany your partner back to her seat  Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures  Dance to the level of your partner  The show must go on, say “sorry” to your partner if something went wrong  Be personable, smile and make eye contact with partner  Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it’s not your personal style  Dance to the level of your partner  If you don’ know the dance, be honest, refuse promptly if asked to dance  Do not cut other dancers off