Question

Discuss the nature and background of social dances and dance mixers
using the graphic organizer below. Do this in your notebook.
Social Dances
and
Dance Mixers

Answer 1

Answer:

NATURE AND BACKGROUND OF SOCIAL DANCES AND DANCE MIXERS

2. 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”

3. 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.

4. SOCIAL DANCES LATIN AMERICAN DANCES  Cha-cha-cha (origin CUBA)  Rumba (origin CUBA)  Samba (origin BRAZIL)  Paso doble (origin SPAIN)  Jive/Boogie (origin USA)  Swing (origin USA)  Merengue (origin DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)  Salsa (origin CUBA)  Mambo (origin CUBA) MODERN STANDARD DANCES  slow waltz (origin AUSTRIA)  Tango (origin ARGENTINA)  Viennese Waltz (origin VIENNA)  Foxtrot (origin USA)  Quickstep (origin USA)

5. SOCIAL DANCES (LATIN AMERICAN DANCES) Distinguish by performer’s costume • Revealing, tight—fitting, sexy yet very sophisticated

6. SOCIAL DANCES (MODERN STANDARD DANCES) Distinguish by performer’s costume • Wear formal, ankle-length gowns, and coat and tie

7. 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.

8. DON’Ts IN TERMS OF OUTFITS and DANCEmSHOES:  Do not wear sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole. They can stick to the dance floor during turns and spins that may cause knee and ankle injuries. Always wear dance shoes