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    Social dances are intended to allow people to socialize at events by changing partners. They are generally performed in pairs and fall into two categories: Latin dances like salsa and modern standard dances like waltz. Latin dances originate from Latin American countries and have looser movements while standard dances use formal attire and restricted movements. Dance mixers specifically aim to maximize social interaction by periodically switching partners while dancing. Regular social dancing provides fitness benefits by being a fun, social activity that follows the FITT principle of exercise frequency, intensity, time and type.

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    Social dances are intended to allow people to socialize at events by changing partners. They are generally performed in pairs and fall into two categories: Latin dances like salsa and modern standard dances like waltz. Latin dances originate from Latin American countries and have looser movements while standard dances use formal attire and restricted movements. Dance mixers specifically aim to maximize social interaction by periodically switching partners while dancing. Regular social dancing provides fitness benefits by being a fun, social activity that follows the FITT principle of exercise frequency, intensity, time and type.

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    Social dances are intended to allow people to socialize at events by changing partners. They are generally performed in pairs and fall into two categories: Latin dances like salsa and modern standard dances like waltz. Latin dances originate from Latin American countries and have looser movements while standard dances use formal attire and restricted movements. Dance mixers specifically aim to maximize social interaction by periodically switching partners while dancing. Regular social dancing provides fitness benefits by being a fun, social activity that follows the FITT principle of exercise frequency, intensity, time and type.

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    Social Dance and Dance Mixers

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    Social dances are intended to allow people to socialize at events by changing partners. They are generally performed in pairs and fall into two categories: Latin dances like salsa and modern standard dances like waltz. Latin dances originate from Latin American countries and have looser movements while standard dances use formal attire and restricted movements. Dance mixers specifically aim to maximize social interaction by periodically switching partners while dancing. Regular social dancing provides fitness benefits by being a fun, social activity that follows the FITT principle of exercise frequency, intensity, time and type.

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    Social Dance and Dance Mixers

    Nature
    They are dances intended to get to know
    other people in attendance to 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
    The Modern Standard Dances
    Social Dances
    They 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.
    They called Latin-Ameri-
    can dances because
    most of them are from
    the Latin-American
    countries.
    Salsa
    Rumba
    Samba
    Jive
    Boogie
    Paso Doble
    They are somewhat
    revealing, tight
    fitting, sexy yet
    sophisticated in
    nature
    Modern Standard Dances include
    The dancers wear
    formal, ankle-length
    gowns for females and a
    coat-and-tie for males
    Slow Waltz
    Tango
    Viennese Waltz
    Foxtrot
    Quickstep
    Movements are restric-
    ted to close ballroom
    position with partner.
    Social Dances vs. Dance Sport
    It is free in nature and
    are primarily intended
    to widen ones social
    horizon, for recreation;
    and fitness.
    It is performed in
    competitions and are
    referred to as
    competitive ballroom
    dancing. The required
    athleticism has
    established rules on
    different levels of
    dificulty.
    Social or Ballroom Dances Dancesport
    Dancesport is limited to five dances per category

    Cha-cha-cha
    Rumba
    Samba
    Paso Doble
    Jive

    Slow waltz
    Tango
    Vienesse waltz
    Foxtrot
    Quicstep
    Latin category Modern Standard
    Difference as to its form
    Latin-American Dance Modern Standard
    The origin of dances in both the Latin American and
    Modern Standard groups might also help in
    understanding the nature and background of social
    dances and dance mixers.
    Herein are the dances and their country of Origin
    Cuba
    Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Salsa and Mambo
    Latin Category
    Brazil
    Samba
    Spain
    Paso Doble
    U.S.A. Jive or Boogie and Swing
    Dominican Republic
    Merengue
    For the Modern Standard Dances . . .
    Austria Slow Waltz and Viennese
    Waltz (Vienna)
    Argentina Tango
    U.S.A. Foxtrot and Quickstep
    Dance Mixers
    They are social dances which allow group of
    performers to change partners periodically while
    dancing to allow chance to get to know other
    members of the performing group.
    Its primary function is to maximize the social
    dimensions of dancing.
    There are specific dance mixers by expanding it from
    a pair-dancing to group dancing activity with
    exchange of partners periodically while dancing.
    Fitness Side of Social Dancing and Dance Mixers
    There is more to dancing than dancing itself.
    It has the power to maintain your fitness.
    In every activity you have to consider the FITT Principle
    F Frequency
    I Intensity
    T Time
    T Type of Activity
    Basic Steps
    1. L Close Change
    2. R Close Change
    3. 3 Step Turn
    4. Natural Turn
    5. Reverse Turn



    LEFT FOOT CLOSE CHANGE
    Right Foot Close Change
    3 Step Turn
    R-SW, R-C to L (Pivotting
    halfway R), R-in Place
    (Pivoting R halfway R),
    L-SW, R-C to L in Place

    1,2,3

    1,2,3
    Natural Turn
    Reverse Turn
    Combination
    1. Bow Waltz
    2. 3 Step Turn
    3. Box Waltz
    4. 3 Step Turn
    5. Reverse Turn
    6. Box Waltz
    7. 3 Step Turn
    Self- Assessment
    Name Grade/Section: Date:
    INDICATORS OF PERFORMANCE O VS S NI P
    1. Performs the step patterns correctly
    with mastery
    2. Performs the step patterns correctly,
    with mastery and proper counting
    3. Displays proper bodylines while
    doing the movements.
    4. Fosters positive attitude towards
    partner and activity

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