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Social Dances
This document discusses social dances and their classifications. It describes modern-standard dances like the waltz, tango, foxtrot, and quickstep that originated in Europe and the US where movements are restricted in close ballroom position. Latin dances like the cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble and jive allow for freer movements and originated in Latin America and the US. The document provides details on dance attire, shoes, etiquette and personal grooming for social dancing.
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- 2. SOCIAL DANCE •Intended primarilyto 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 many also performed in groups.
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- 4. MODERN-STANDARD DANCES •They wear anklelength gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males. •Most of the time, movements in these are restricted to close ballroom position with partner.
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- 7. MODERN-STANDARD DANCES NAME OF DANCEORIGIN Slow Waltz Austria Tango Argentina Foxtrot USA Quickstep USA
- 8. SLOW WALTZ •Began asa country folk dance in Austria and Bavarian in the 17th century •In 19th century, it was introduced to England. •It was the first dance where a man held a woman close to his body
- 9. TANGO •Originated in Argentinain the late 19th century •It is danced in both open and closed embraces which focuses on the lead and follow moving in harmony of the tango's passionate charging music •Utilizes strong and staccato movements
- 10. FOXTROT •It is anAmerican dance and believed to be of African-American origin. •Named by a vaudeville Harry Fox in 1914 •It can be danced at slow, medium, or fast tempos depending on the speed of the jazz or big band music
- 11. QUICKSTEP •It is anEnglish dance and was invented in the 1920s as a combination of faster tempo of foxtrot. •includes the walks, runs, chasses, and turns of the original foxtrot dance, with some other fast figures such as locks, hops, and skips.
- 12. LATIN-AMERICAN DANCES •Latin Dancesdistinguish themselves by the costume 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.
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- 15. LATIN-AMERICAN DANCES NAME OFDANCE ORIGIN Cha-Cha-Cha Cuba Samba Brazil Rhumba Cuba Paso Doble Spain Jive USA
- 16. CHA-CHA-CHA •sometimes called cha-chain the US •was developed by Enrique Jorrín in the early 1950s •It is a flirtatious dance with many hip rotations and partners synchronizing their movements
- 17. SAMBA •It is thenational dance of Brazil •In 1905, samba became known to other countries during an exhibition in Paris •In the 1940s, samba was introduced in America •It is danced with a slight bounce which is created through the bending and straightening the knee
- 18. RHUMBA •Rhumba came tothe United States from Cuba in the 1920s and became a popular cabaret dance during prohibition. It includes Cuban motions through knee-strengthening, figure- eight hip rotation, and swiveling foot action •An important characteristic of rhumba is the powerful and direct lead achieved through the ball of the foot
- 19. PASO DOBLE •It originatedfrom Spain and its dramatic bullfights •The dance is mostly performed only in competitions and rarely socially because of its many choreographic rules. •The lead plays the role of the matador while the follow takes the role of the matador's cape, the bull, or even the matador
- 20. JIVE •is part ofthe swing dance group and is a very lively variation of the jitterbug •originated from African American clubs in the early 1940s •In jive, the man leads the dance while the woman encourages the man to ask them to dance
- 21. DON’TS IN TERMSOF OUTFIT AND DANCE SHOES •Do not wear sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole •Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. •Avoid shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt.
- 22. DON’TS IN TERMSOF OUTFIT AND DANCE SHOES •Avoid accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklace and big belt buckles •Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail.
- 23. PERSONAL GROOMING •Before thedance… •Shower and use deodorant •Brush your teeth and use mouthwash/breath mint •Don’t smoke
- 24. NO-FAULT DANCING •Never blamea partner for missed execution of figures •Dance to the level of your partner •The show must go on
- 25. DEMEANOR •Be personable, smileand make an eye contact with the partner •Project a positive image on the dance floor even if it’s not your personal style. •No teaching on the dance floor, it may insult your partner •Do not cut other dancers off
- 26. SOCIAL DANCES Prepared by: ANGELA MAEC. ALBA Instructor I
Editor's Notes
- #9 When performing the dance, the upper body is kept to the left throughout all figures, follow's body leaves the right side of the lead while the head is extended to follow the elbow. Figures with rotation have little rise
- #10 The tango's technique is like walking to the music while keeping feet grounded and allowing ankles and knees to brush against one another during each step taken. Body weight is kept over the toes and the connection is held between the dancers in the hips.
- #11 Fox was rapidly trotting step to ragtime music. The dance therefore was originally named as the “Fox’s trot” The partners are facing one another and frame rotates from one side to another, changing direction after a measure. The dance is flat, with no rise and fall like the waltz. The walking steps are taken as slow for the two beats per steps and quick for one beat per step. Foxtrot is performed for both International Standard and American Smooth
- #12 It is a fast moving dance, so men are allowed to close their feet and the couples move in short syncopated steps
- #17 The dance includes bending and straightening of the knee
- #18 The rhythm of samba and its name originated from the language and culture of West African slaves
- #19 Cabaret – entertainment provided at a such restaurant/where you can buy alcohol and enjoy music show
- #20 Matador – a person who has the major part in a bullfight and who kills the bull
- #21 Jitterbug – a very lively type of dance in 1940s During World War II, American soldiers introduced the jive in England where it was adapted to today's competitive jive