P.E Q2

is a set of guidelines that help you navigate the social dimensions of dancing

Dance etiquette

Formal attire gentleman

Tailcoat, tuxedo coat, regular coat, bow tie or regular necktie, black trouser

Formal attire ladies

Ball gown, evening gown, dinner gown, cocktail gown

Semi formal attire gentleman

Dress shirt and tie, vest or sweater that shows the tie

Semi formal attire ladies

Dinner dresses, flowing pants

Dressy casual(practices,workshops,dance lessons) attire gentleman

Solid color t-shirt, turtleneck, polo shirt, cotton slacks

Dressy casual(practices,workshops,dance lessons) attire ladies

Anything that displays a conservative, toned-down appearance

Latin attire gentleman

Button-up shirt, solid t-shirt, turtleneck, dress slacks, bright colorful outfits are accepted

Latin attire ladies

Sexy outfits and long slit skirts, low necklines and exposed midriffs are popular

Don’ts in terms of outfits and dance shoes

sneaker or any shoe with rubber or spongy sole

sleeveless shirts

strapped dresses

shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt

big accessories

Personal grooming before the dance

Shower and use deodorant

Brush your teeth and use mouthwash/breath mint

Abstain from foods that produce strong odor

Don’t smoke, it causes foul moith and clothing odor

During the dance

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

On the dance floor

Line of direction (counter clockwise)

While on the floor (avoiding colliding with other pairs)

Be polite (thank or compliment your partner)

Accompany your partner back to her seat

No-fault dancing

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

Demeanor

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 danc floor, it may insult your partner

Do not cut other dancers off

Social dance and dance mixers

Are dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social function.

Latin american dances and modern standard dances

Social dances are classified into two major classifications __

Latin american dances

Salsa

Mambo

Meringue

Swing

Cha-cha-cha

Rumba

Samba

Jive

Boogie

Paso doble

Modern standard dances

Slow waltz

Tango

Viennese waltz

Foxtrot

Quickstep

Revealing, tight-fitting, sexy

Latin american dances distingush themselves by the costumes worn by performers. They are __

Freer and can be performed in close or open hold

Latin american dances distingush themselves by the nature of movement. They are __

Formal, ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males

Modern standard dances distingush themselves by the costumes worn by performers. They are __

Restricted to close ballroom position with partner

Modern standard dances distingush themselves by the nature of movement. They are __

Dancesport

The former is performed in competitions and the required athleticism

Limited five dances per category for dancesport latin american dances

Cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba, paso doble and jive

Limited five dances per category for dancesport modern standard dances

Slow waltz, tango, viennese waltz, foxtrot, quickstep

Cuba

Cha-cha-cha and rumba and salsa origin

Usa

Jive/boogie and swing origin

Spain

Paso doble origin

Brazil

Samba origin

Usa

Foxtrot and quickstep origin

Vienna

Viennese waltz origin

Argentina

Tango origin

Austria

Slow waltz origin

Frequency, intensity, time, type of the activity

What does FITT stand for

Sedentary lifestyle

Is a mode of living in which a person, an adult or child does not engage in sufficient physical activity or exercise for what is generally considered healthy living

Passive form of entertainment

Shift from physical labor to offie jobs