Dance etiquette refers to the conventional rules that determine whether social dancing is an enjoyable experience or not. It establishes guidelines for proper dress code based on the level of formality, hygienic practices, and polite behaviors like thanking partners and avoiding collisions on the dance floor. Social dances are meant to facilitate social interactions and are classified as ballroom or Latin dances based on their origin. [/SUMMARY]

2. Dance Etiquette it is the set of
conventional rules through which
participants follow the social
behavior dimensions of dance. It
also determines whether your
social dance is happy dance or
unhappy dance experience.

4. Formal
Tailcoat, Tuxedo Coat, Regular
Coat, Bow Tie Or Regular Necktie,
Black Trouser
Ball Gown, Evening Gown,
Dinner Gown, Cocktail Gown
Semi-formal
Dress Shirt And Tie, Vest Or
Sweater That Shows The Tie
Dinner Dresses, Flowing Pants
Dressy Casual ( Practices,
Dance Lessons )
Solid Color T-shirts, Turtleneck, Polo
Shirt, Cotton Slacks
Anything That Displays A
Conservativ, Toned-down
Appearance
Latin
Button-up Shirt, Solid T-shirt,
Turtleneck, Dress, Slacks, Bright
Colorful Outfits Are Accepted
Sexy Outfits And Long Slit Skirts,
Low Necklines And Exposed
Midriffsare Popular

5. ✓ Shower and use a deodorant
✓ Brush your teeth and use mouthwash/
breath mint
✓ Abstain from foods that produce strong
odor
✓ Don’t smoke, it causes foul mouth and
clothing odor
✓ Check your grooming periodically
✓ Freshen up and towel off periodically in
the bathroom
✓ Carrying an extra shirt is advisable for
men in case they need to change

6. Line Of
Direction
(Counter
Clockwise)
While On The
Floor (Avoid
Colliding With
Other Pairs)
Be Polite
(Thank Or
Compliment
Your Partner)
Accompany
Your Partner
Back To Her
Seat

7. ✓ 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.

8. ✓ 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 at the level of your partner.
✓ If you don’t know the dance, be honest, refuse promptly
if asked to dance.
✓ No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your
partner.
✓ Do not cut other dancers off.

10. 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:
and the .

11. Slow Waltz Austria
Tango Argentina
Viennese Waltz Vienna
Foxtrot USA
Quickstep USA

12. It was derived from old German word waltzen,
meaning to roll, to turn or to glide.
It was born in the suburbs of Vienna and in the
alpine regions of Austria. It is a progressive dance
written in ¾ time where the first beat measure is
accented.

13. ❖Erect posture and rise-and-fall. The first step of the
measure is taken with bent knee and followed on
the second and third steps by both partners rising to
full height on balls of the feet
❖Forward steps are taken on the heel directly toward
the partner.
❖On side steps, both partners sway slightly away
from their direction of the travel
❖Partners stay fairly close together and take a long
reaching steps

15. They are called Latin American dances because
most of them are from the Latin-American
countries. Latin dances distinguishes 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.

16. Cha-cha-cha Cuba
Rumba Cuba
Samba Brazil
Paso Doble Span
Jive / Boogie USA
Swing USA
Merengue Dominican Republic
Salsa Cuba
Mambo Cuba

17. In 1953, Cuban Orchestra America started playing the
time-honored-danzon with a new syncopated beat. It
sounded like a slow mambo, and Cuban dancers used a
slight triple hip undulation on the slow count. This was
changed gradually into triple step on the slow count,
thus cha cha cha was born. It was introduced in the US
in 1954
It is the most popular of the Latin dances.

18. ❖Shoulders remain quiet and free arms are kept about
shoulder level with palms down
❖All steps are taken on the flat of the foot with the
exception of the back step which is taken on the ball of
the foot with weight kept well forward.
❖Forward steps are taken with weight held back
TIMING:
Take the forward of leading foot and step off the second
beat of the bar of the music

21. A social dance which allow group of performers to change
partners periodically while dancing to allow chance to get
to know other members of the performing group.

22. ✓Improves body coordination
✓Improves balance and muscle tone
✓Improve posture and flexibility
✓Increases bone density
✓Decreases risk of dementia and other mental illness
✓Decreases psychological stress
✓Minimizes risk for heart-related diseases like high blood
pressure

24. Read the statement carefully. Choose
only the letter of the correct answer
and write it in the corresponding
number in your answer sheet

25. What do we mean by “No-fault dancing?
Number 1:
a. No teaching on the dance floor
b. Dance to the level of your partner
c. Do not cut other dancers off
d. Compliment your partner dance floor.

26. Foxtrot and Quickstep are classified as
Modern standard dances that was
originated in what country?
Number 2:
a. Argentina c. Cuba
b. Brazil d. USA

27. Which of the following does not belong to
the group?
Number 3:
a. Quickstep c. Samba
b. Slow Waltz d. Foxtrot

28. Which of the following, aside from fitness,
can developed of one engages in social
dancing activities?
Number 4:
a. Respect b. Sense of community
b. Courtesy c. All of them

29. Which of the following is the attire
appropriate for males in Modern Standard
Dances?
Number 5:
a. Black/white shirt
b. Black/ white sweat shirt
c. Black/ white long sleeves
d. Coat and tie

30. Enumerate the following:

31. What are the SIX types of
Dance Etiquette?
Numbers 6-11:

32. What are the TWO
Classifications of Social
Dancing?
Numbers 12-13:

34. 1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Cha-cha-cha
Slow Waltz
Foxtrot
Tango
Salsa
Mambo
Quickstep
Paso Doble
Viennese
Waltz
Rumba
Samba
Jive
Swing
Merengue