Department of Education

✓ Region X-Misamis Oriental

Division of Cagayan de Oro City LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE _________

General Instruction: Please do not write anything on this paper. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper (answer
sheet). Copy the table below on your activity sheet and fill in with information asked.

Name : Date: Score:

Subject: MAPEH - SOCIAL DANCES Teacher:
Lesson Title: Nature and Background of Social Dances and Dance Mixers
I. C
Learning Competencies:  Describe the nature and background of social dances and dance mixers.
Reference: MAPEH 9 SLM Module 1 LAS No. 1
ON
CEP
T NOTES

 Dancing is fundamental in life. For so many years, across all cultures, and nations and peoples,
Dancing has been vital human life. One of the most favorite pastimes by many people is social dancing.

 SOCIAL DANCES and DANCE MIXERS

 Dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social
functions.
 Also called as “BALLROOM DANCES
 SOCIAL DANCES
 Usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may also be performed by groups.
 Communal dances performed in social gathering in any given space.
 DANCE MIXERS.
 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 groups.
 Communal dances performed in social gathering in any given space.

II. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

Social dances are classified into two major dances namely Latin American dances and Modern Standard dances.

Latin American dances are dances originated in Latin America.

 Distinguish by performer’s costume • Revealing, tight—fitting, sexy yet very sophisticated
salsa (origin CUBA) mambo (origin CUBA)
merengue (origin Dominican Republic) swing (origin USA)
cha-cha-cha (origin CUBA) rumba (origin CUBA)
paso doble (origin Spain) jive and boogie (origin USA)

Modern Standard dances

Distinguish by performer’s costume • Wear formal, ankle-length gowns, and coat and tie
Waltz (origin Austria) tango (origin Argentina)
Foxtrot ( origin USA) viennese waltz ( origina Vienna)
slow waltz (origon Austria) quickstep (origin USA)

III. EXERCISES

Intructions: TRUE OR FALSE:  Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is 
     False on the blank provided before each number.

_____  1.  Social dances and dance mixers are also known as ballroom dances.
_____  2.  Dance mixers are dances which allow group of performers to change 
                               partners to maximize the social dimension of dancing.
_____  3.  Cha-cha-cha belongs to a modern standard dance.
_____  4.  Performer’s costume must be revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet 
                                very sophisticated.
_____ 5. Tango is a Latin American dance originated in Spain. 

Prepared by: Aiza Mae D. Cahansa

 Department of Education
✓ Region X-Misamis Oriental
Division of Cagayan de Oro City LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE _________

Name : Date: Score:

Subject: MAPEH – Social Dances Teacher:
Lesson Title: Benefits of
Learning Competencies: Appreciate and identify the benefits of social dancing in physical fitness through active participation in the
physical activities.
Reference: MAPEH 9 SLM Module 1 LAS No. 2

General Instruction: Please do not write anything on this paper. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper (answer
sheet). Copy the table below on your activity sheet and fill in with information asked

I. CONCEPT NOTES
BENEFITS OF SOCIAL DANCING
1.  Improves your social life  
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.
2. Improves Your Social Skills
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.  
3. Helps Sharpen Your Mind
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.
4. Reduces Stress
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.
5. Provides New Cultural Experience
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.
6. Improves Your Outlook
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.
7. Builds Strength
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.  

II. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

 These dances help you to improve your social life, lead to improve your skills, sharpen your mind,
reduce your stress, provide new cultural experience, improve your outlook and build strength.

 It's great exercise, fun, builds self-confidence and improves physical coordination. For singles,

there's simply no better way to meet people than to be able to dance with confidence at parties .
III. EXERCISES

Instructions: ESSAY: Explain your answer in 50 to 100 words.

1.  How does social dancing help you in enhancing your fitness and wellness?
2.  Aside for the benefits that were mentioned, what else can social dances
and dance mixers benefit you/family/community?

Prepared by: Aiza Mae D. Cahansa

 Department of Education
✓ Region X-Misamis Oriental
Division of Cagayan de Oro City LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE _________

Name : Date: Score:

Subject: MAPEH – SOCIAL DANCES Teacher:
Lesson Title: Dance Etiquette of Social Dance and dance Mixers
Learning Competencies: Explain the significance of dance etiquette of social dances and dance mixers.
Reference: MAPEH 9 SLM Module 2 LAS No. 3
General Instruction: Please do not write anything on this paper. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper (answer
sheet). Copy the table below on your activity sheet and fill in with information asked.

I.CONCEPT NOTES

DANCE ETIQUETTE of Social Dances and Dance Mixers

 The set of conventional rules which govern the social behavior of social dance by way of its participants.
 Encompass the manner in which the participants must look and the manner wherein they approach,
dance with and leave their partner.
 Etiquette can vary in its specification and stringency among different forms of dance.

WHY IS DANCE ETIQUETTE SIGNIFICANT?

 It helps you fit in with the social dance crowd and makes social interaction easier.
 It helps you keep the peace and avoid getting into conflicts with other dancers.
 It shows that you care about and respect other people.
 Most importantly, it helps you build a good reputation for yourself, both as a person and as a dancer.

II.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

III.EXERCISES

Instructions: Complete Me. Fill-in the missing word to complete the statement on the blank.

1.Dance etiquette is the set conventional __________ which govern the social behavior.
2. Dance ________ is essential for you to maximize how to go about the process of social dancing.
3.Etiquette can vary in its ______________ and stringency among different forms of dance.
4. It shows you care about and respect other ___________.
5.It helps build a ____________ reputation for yourself.
 Department of Education
✓ Region X-Misamis Oriental
Division of Cagayan de Oro City LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE _________

Prepared by: Aiza Mae D. Cahansa

Name : Date: Score:

Subject: MAPEH – SOCIAL DANCES Teacher:
Lesson Title: Dance Etiquette of Social Dance and dance Mixers
Learning Competencies: Identify dance etiquette attire of social dances and dance mixers.
Reference: MAPEH 9 SLM Module 2 LAS No. 4
General Instruction: Please do not write anything on this paper. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper (answer
sheet). Copy the table below on your activity sheet and fill in with information asked.

I. CONCEPT NOTES

II. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

ATTIRE GENTLEMEN LADIES

Formal

Semi-Formal

Dressy Casual
(Practices,
Workshops,
dance Lessons)

Latin

III. EXERCISES
Instructions: Complete the table below by identifying the dance etiquette attire of social dances and dance mixers.

Attire Gentlemen Ladies

Formal
 Department of Education
✓ Region X-Misamis Oriental
Division of Cagayan de Oro City LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET (LAS)
GRADE _________

Semi – Formal

Dressy Casual

Latin