Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Regional Office IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Quarter 2, Wk. 6 – Module 2
Social Dance and Dance Mixers

Name of Learner: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ___________________________
Name of School: ___________________________
 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW
At the end of the module, each student is expected to:
➢ Executes the skills involved in the dance (PE9RD - IIb - h – 4)
➢ Undertakes physical activity and physical fitness assessments (PE9PF- Ia - h -23)
➢ Monitors periodically one’s progress towards the fitness goals (PE9PF- Ib - h -28)

In this module, you will be given activities to display and

enhance your skills in social dancing at the same time
formulate your understandings as regards the benefits of such
activities to your fitness and well-being. As you go on and
overcome the challenges provided for you, you will learn that
together, dancing
activities will be more fun and exciting, without knowing that
you are at the same time improving your fitness and your social
skills. What are you waiting for? Get on to the dance floor and show what you’ve got!

WHAT’S IN

Complete Me (Assessment of Knowledge)

In this activity, your knowledge will be assessed through the given completion
statements below. As much as possible don’t copy ideas which were already presented in
the lecture-discussion, if there’s any. You are encouraged to come up with your own idea to
complete the given statements.

NAME:_____________________________
Yr./Sec.:________________Date:________

Social dances are ____________________________________________. They are classified

into two groups, ________________________ and ______________________.
Social dances are also called ________________________.
_____________________ on the other hand, are social dances performed in groups while
periodically changing partners to maximize the social dimensions of social dancing.
___________________ can be developed if one engages in _______________________.
______________________ and ___________________ can also improve if one performs social
dances regularly.

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The ___________________________ can guide one as to what kinds of food to eat to maintain
or improve weight too. My favorite among the social dances
is_______________because_________________________________________________
_________________. I believe that with my participation in social dancing, I will improve my
fitness, ________________________ and may eventually help me in influencing my
_____________________________________to improve their fitness too.

WHAT’S IN
In the previous
module, you were taught the description of each social dance. Let’s put that to
the test by you comparing each social dance.

A. Fill up the table below to adequately differentiate the diverse ballroom

routines.
Type Origin Movement Time Signature
Description
1. Cha-cha

2. Foxtrot

3. Jive

4. Lindy hop

5. Mambo

6. Pasodoble

7. Quickstep

8. Rumba

9. Samba

10. Tango

11. Viennese
Waltz
12. Waltz

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B. Please fill in this graphic organizers with a short description of each to
enhance your understanding of various social dances. Write it on the
blank space provided under each dance category. Paste an image
corresponding each dance to make a collage.

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WHAT’S NEW

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C. The Importance of Dance Mixers

1. Guess the type of social dance the above image is involved in.
2. Are the dancers having fun time? Explain your observation.
3. What do their costumes or outfits tell about the affair they are in?
Expound your answer.
4. What does the distance of their partners reveal about the social comfort
level of each pair? Explain which pair has the most and/or the least
comfort and ease in the dance.

WHAT IS IT

Brief History

Cha-Cha-Cha originated in Cuba in the 1940s, and it is thought the

name is derived from the sound of the dancers' shoes as they shuffled
around the dance floor.
The Cha-Cha is a vibrant, flamboyant and playful dance, with a light
and bubbly feel giving it a unique sense of fun. The Cha-Cha requires small
steps with the feet remaining in contact or close to the floor as in most
Latin dances, and lots of Cuban hip action!
The Cha-Cha was originally one of the Mambo moves, where two
slow steps were followed by three quick steps, changing weight on each
step. This figure from the Mambo became the basic step of the Cha-Cha,
and this triple step is known as a ‘Cha-Cha Chasse’. Given its close
association with the Rumba and Mambo, it should be no surprise that the
Cha-Cha is very similar in style.
Cha-Cha's continued popularity can be heard in the music of Ricky
Martin, Marc Anthony and Carlos Santana.

Characteristics and Technique

Tempo: 120-140 beats per minute

Rhythm: 2,3,4&1
Time signature: 4/4

The basic components of the Cha-Cha are triple steps and rock steps.
Quick, small steps must be maintained throughout the dance. The distinctive
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movements of the hips result from the constant bending and straightening of
the knees. There is no change of height or bounce action during these hip
movements.
The Cha-Cha Chasse consists of three steps which can be danced in
any direction with a staccato action. The fourth beat of every bar is
syncopated, giving it a unique and characteristic 2,3,4&1 rhythm. Therefore,
five steps are danced to four beats, and the last beat of the triple step is the
first beat of the next bar.

Guapacha Timing

Many steps in the Cha-Cha-Cha lend themselves to this variation in

timing, where a step that is normally taken on the second beat of the beat is
delayed for a further ½ beat in order to create a sharp and clean effect. This
is pronounced WHAPPACHA!
The Cha-Cha is danced on beat 2, and so to achieve this it is
necessary to take a preparation step with LF to side on beat 1 of the first
step in order to begin on the correct timing & rhythm of the dance.

Toe Turn-Out

As a general rule, the step before a ‘replacing’ action will have a slight
natural turn out of the toe (between 1/16th and 1/8th, depending on the
dancer’s own physique). This is also known as a ‘checking action’. Any step
which is followed by another step in the same direction, does not have this
turn out action and the toe of the stepping foot should be kept straight.

Cha Cha Chasse

Due to the syncopation of the chasse action with the 4&1 timing ( ½
, ½, 1), there will be a slight compression of the knee of the step on the 4
and the same of both knees for the &. With both knees straightening into
the beat of 1. Begin with a proud elegant posture, all weight on RF (hip to
right) feet slightly apart. Release the heel of LF in order to take a
preparation step to side on 1. Arms should be held naturally by your side,
elbows slightly lifted in basic Latin position. Cuban motion is used
throughout the routine.

ACTIVITY 2: Let’s Do the Cha-Cha-Cha

In this activity, you will be given opportunities to learn and master the
basics of the cha-cha-cha. Bear in mind that there’s more to a dance than
dancing itself. After mastering the basics, you can already come up with your
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own combinations. Besides, as you continue dancing, your fitness will also
continue improving.

1. Play the music of cha-cha-cha. Clap the rhythm of the dance

(4 and1, 2, 3).

Basic Name of Step Pattern Counting

Step
1 Weight R-Bw, L-Fw 1, 2
Transfer
(Rock
Step)
2 R Chasse R-Fw, L-C to R, R-Fw 1 and 2
Fw
3 Weight L-Fw, R-Bw 1, 2
Transfer
(Rock
Step)
4 L Chasse L- Bw, B-C to L, L-Bw 1 and 2
Bw
5 Alemana L-Fw (Pivot Halfway 1, 2
Turn Turn R), R-Fw (Pivot
Halfway Turn R)
leading to a Chasse L
Bw
6 New York Step L across R in 1, 2, 1 and 2
(L over R) Front, Step R in Place, 1, 2, 1 and
Chasse L Sw, Step R over 2
L in Front, Chasse
R Sw
7 New York Step R across L in 1, 2, 1 and 2
(R over L) Front, Step L in Place, 1, 2, 1 and
Chasse R Sw, Step L 2
over R in Front, Chasse
L Sw
8 Spot Turn Same with Alemana Turn 1, 2
but done Swleading to a
chasse Bw

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 Opening RF back 2 Slow
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Variations
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LF to side (small step) 4 Quick
Close RF towards LF LF & Quick
side 1 Slow

RF forward & across 2 Quick

Syncopated
body, toe turned out
Cuban
Replace weight to LF & Quick
Break RF side & slightly back 3 Quick
Replace weight to LF RF & Quick
https://ww forward & across body,
w.youtube.c 4 Quick
toe turned out
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RF side
6g 1 Slow
*This can be repeated
with LF
Syncopated
Cha-Cha
Time Step Close RF to LF 2 Quick
Replace weight to LF & Quick
https://ww RF to side (small step) 3 Slow
w.youtube.c LF close to RF 4 Quick
om/watch?v Replace weight to RF & Quick
=oGrCpuXq LF to side small step 1 Slow
84s

Cross Basic
Chasse
LF cross behind RF 2 Slow
https://ww Replace weight to RF 3 Slow
w.youtube.c LF to side (small step) 4 Quick
om/watch?v Close RF towards LF & Quick
=1dkl4cUhz RF to side (small step) 1 Slow
DA

Legend:
L - Left Foot Fw - Forward R-Right Foot Bw - Backward C-Close Step

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2.This time, as the music plays, master the patterns introduced together with
your partner.

3. Follow the sequence below as many times as possible until you have
mastered them:
Basic Combination 1: 1, 2, 3, 4 Basic Combination 2: 1, 2, 6, 8, 2
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 6, 8, 2
1, 2, 5, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 6, 8, 2

WHAT’S MORE

This time, let’s have it with a partner (any family member). Follow the
sequence of steps to be executed simultaneously with a partner. Continue
doing them until mastery is achieved.

Combinations Male (Start with L Female (Start with R

Fw) Bw)
1 3, 4, 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
3, 4, 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
3, 4, 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
3, 4, 1, 2 1, 2, 5, 4
2 3, 4, 7, 8, 2 1, 2, 6, 7, 4
3, 4, 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
3, 4, 7, 8, 2 1, 2, 6, 7, 2
3, 4, 1, 2 1, 2, 3, 4
3, 4, 7, 8, 2 1, 2, 6, 7, 2
3 Continue doing them with music until mastery
is achieved

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Note: Have a family member video-capture through an android phone the execution
of these dance steps.

Below is a Peer-Assessment tool for you to assess your performance in the

given activity (It is suggested that a guardian or parent will do this
assessment. All you need to do is tick the needed responses based on the
performances of your peer or classmate. Do this in your activity notebook.

NAME: Yr./Sec.:_______ Date:_____

Indicators of Performance O VS S NI P
5 4 3 2 1
1. Performs the step patterns correctly with
mastery.
2. Performs the step patterns correctly, with
mastery and proper counting.

3. Displays grace while doing the

movements.
4. Fosters respect and courtesy towards
partner and activity.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

1. How did you find the activity? Were you able to perform well? Justify your
answer.
2. How is cha cha-cha different from other social dance?
3. What benefits can you gain as you engage yourself with dance mixers
during social gatherings?

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 WHAT I CAN DO

In this activity, you are expected to have mastered the basics of chacha-cha
introduced earlier. Why? Because we’re going to put it to another level! We
will come up with a dance mixer out of it for you to have a chance to dance
with the rest of your family. Sounds exciting?
You will need:
CD/VCD/DVD Player
Speaker
Cha-cha-cha music

Here’s how:
1. Group yourselves into four pairs each.
2. Be in a square formation as illustrated:
(X-Males, O-Females)

3. Distance between partners shall be about 3-4 meters. Be reminded that

the sequence of combinations is the same as how it was introduced in
Activity 2, number 6. Do combinations 1 and 2 for two repetitions.
4. Upon finishing 2 repetitions of combinations 1 and 2, Males raise L arm
for females to turn inward. Females end up with the next partner. Do this
for 8 counts. Bow to partner and assume closed ballroom position for
another 8 counts.
5. As soon as new partners meet each other, repeat combinations 1 and 2
twice.
6. Do the same with the rest of the remaining corners. Males stay, females
travel around counterclockwise. Two rounds may do.
7. With the same column formation, in sitting position, watch any of the
following videos of ballroom (cha-chacha) experts introducing basic
combinations of the dance.

https://dancingexperts.com/cha-cha-dance-steps/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLLDDV6hHTY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZO6Me-cW-I

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 ASSESSMENT

Performance Task

1. You and your housemates should form a group of two-four pairs. Observe minimal
protective equipment be used to prevent possible close contamination.
2. Prepare your own cha-cha-cha routine within 15 minutes.
3. You are expected to give it your best because this performance will be video captured.
Have a camera tripod or someone else to capture your video for you. Send this video clip
to your assigned group chat or similar platforms.
4. Your video performance will be rated according to the following rubric

Criteria

Point Excellent Very Good 3 Satisfactory 2 Needs

Scale 4 pts pts pts Improvement
1 point
Execution Student Student Student rarely
of Steps Student executes executes basic sometimes correctly
basic steps steps most of correctly executes basic
consistently the time executes basic steps
steps
Rhythm/ Shows a complete Accurate in Generally Shows a basic
Tempo understanding of beat, tempo, accurate in beat, understanding of
tempo and beat rhythms of tempo, rhythms tempo and beat,
and stays on dance sequences of dance but falls behind
rhythm throughout the sequences most and/or speeds up
throughout the dance. of the time. in places or
dance. makes errors in
rhythm.
Smooth Student often Student Student rarely
Transitions Student transitions sometimes transitions
consistently smoothly from transitions smoothly from
transitions step to step. smoothly from step to step.
smoothly from step to step.
step to step.
Partner Works well Works well with Works well There is no
Communic consistently with dance partners sometimes with communication
ation various partners. most of the time. partner. Still a with partners.
No need to look at Helps partners number of Many toes are
feet. Is confident who are not sure mistakes and stepped on and
in helping of timing, lack of there is a lot of
partners to work sequence etc. communication. confusion.
together.

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Knowledge Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates
of excellent good knowledge knowledge of some knowledge
Choreogra knowledge of the of choreography. choreography. of choreography,
phy choreography. and Keeps up with Keeps up with but unsure of
does it well. group. Few group. Some some movements.
Sometimes
errors, however errors(3-5 errors)
hesitates/
it does not causing brief
watches others
interfere with pause in and makes
performance. performance. several errors

Technical Dance performed Dance Dance performed Only some

skills with great performed with with attention to understanding of
attention to attention to most details of technical
quality of details of technique, but elements (ie.
movement, body technique, has hasn't attained footwork, quality
position, attained proficiency in of movements,
placement on proficiency in dance style yet. body positions)
stage and other dance style. Some technical demonstrated in
details of dance. errors. performance.

REFERENCES

Doria, J., et al. (2014). Physical education and health learner’s material - Grade 9. Department
of Education. Republic of the Philippines

file:///D:/ADM%20modules/pe_9_lm_draft_4.7.2014.pd Accessed: August 19, 2020

https://dancingexperts.com/cha-cha-dance-steps/ Accessed: August 19, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLLDDV6hHTY Accessed: August 19, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZO6Me-cW-I Accessed: August 19, 2020

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