This document discusses Latin American and modern standard dances that are taught in a physical education lesson. It covers social dances and dance mixers that allow partners or groups to interact, and lists the cha-cha-cha, waltz, cha-cha-cha mixer and waltz mixer as examples. It also notes that ballroom dancing can help fight dementia and Alzheimer's disease by providing mental challenges that keep the brain active.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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2. LATIN AMERICAN AND
MODERN STANDARD
DANCES

3. SOCIAL DANCE AND DANCE MIXERS
- are dances that aim for social
interaction. They are also called
ballroom dances where male and
female dancers are paired or perform
as a group.

4. TWO MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS :
1.Latin American Dances
2.Modern Standard Dances

7. A. Cha-cha-cha

8. B. Basic Waltz

9. DANCE MIXERS
- are any variant of social dances that
allow one to socialize with other
dancers in a group.

10. A. Cha-cha-cha mixer
B. Waltz Mixer

11. Ballroom dancing Helps Fight against
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- The mental challenge of dancing requires a person to
think harder. In fact, the more people use their “ brain
muscles” the sharper they get.
- Dr. Jacqueline C. Dominguez, Memory Center Director at
St.Luke’s Medical Center, stated that ballroom dancing is
an easy and inexpensive way to combat dementia.
- “Ballroom dancing has everything in it for people to keep
their wits.”