The document outlines essential dance etiquette for social dancing, including guidelines on attire, personal grooming, and behavior on the dance floor. It emphasizes the importance of 'no-fault dancing', encouraging dancers to avoid blaming partners for mistakes and to maintain a positive demeanor. The document also provides a checklist of do's and don'ts to ensure a respectful and enjoyable dancing experience.

1. Grade 9 PE – Wk1 Day 1

2. ∙ Undertakes physical activity and
physical fitness assessments
(PE9PF-IIa-h-23)
• Define Dance
Etiquette;
• Identify the Do’s and
Don'ts in Social
Dancing.

3. Connect word(s)
associated to the term
DANCE ETIQUETTE

4. Check the following pictures posted on
screen. Identify if its Formal or Latin.
FORMAL FORMAL LATIN FORMAL LATIN

6. DANCE ETIQUETTE is a set of
guideline that help you navigate
the social dimension of dancing.
✔What To Wear
✔Personal Grooming
✔Asking for A Dance
✔On the Floor
✔No-Fault Dancing
✔Dance Floor
Demeanor/Behavior

7. WHAT TO WEAR
ATTIRE GENTLEMEN LADIES
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 Dress, Flowing Pants
DRESSY CASUAL
(Practices,
Dance Lessons)
Solid Color T-shirts, Turtle Neck,
Polo Shirt, Cotton Slacks
Anything that displays
conservative, 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 midriffs are popular.

8. PERSONAL GROOMING
BEFORE THE DANCE DURING THE DANCE
▪Shower and use
deodorant
▪Brush 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
need to change

9. ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Line of
Directio
n
Avoid
colliding
with Other
Pairs
Be Polite
Thank or
Compliment
your partner
Accompa
ny your
partner
back to
her seat

10. NO FAULT DANCING
• Never blame a partner for
missed execution of
figures
• Dance to the level of your
partner
• Show must go on “Say
sorry” to your partner if
something wet wrong.

11. NO FAULT DANCING
• Be responsible, smile and make
eye contact with partner.
• Project a positive image on the
dance floor even if its not your
personal style
• 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.

13. 1. How is it different this time
from the earlier dance activity you
have?
2. Does the dance etiquette
applied and observed already on
the dance floor?
3. What is its importance in social
dancing activity like this?

14. Respond YES it the statement
shows etiquette, No if it’s not.

15. 1. Dance to the level of your partner.
2. Blame a partner for a missed execution of figures
3. Project a positive image on the dance floor even if
its not your personal style
4. Wear sneaker or any shoe with rubber sole
5. Do aerial choreography
6. Cut other dancers off
7. Thank or compliment your partner
8. Check your grooming regularly
9. Say “sorry” if something went wrong
10. No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your
partner.

16. Thank You!
See You
Next Time!