PATHFIT 3 DANCE

SOCIAL 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 many also performed in groups.

MODERN-STANDARD DANCES

• They wear ankle length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males.

• Most of the time, movements in these are restricted to close ballroom position with partner.

MODERN-STANDARD DANCES

• Slow Waltz- slow rhythm and originate in Austria

• Tango- originate in Argentina

• Foxtrot- originate in USA

• Quickstep- originate in USA

• Viennese Waltz-

LATIN-AMERICAN DANCES

• Latin Dances distinguish 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.

LATIN-AMERICAN DANCES

• Cha-Cha-Cha- fast rhythm and originated in Cuba

• Samba- fast rhythm and originated in Brazil

• Rhumba/Rumba- slow rhythm and originated in Cuba

• Paso Doble- fast rhythm and originated in Spain

• Jive- fast rhythm and originated in USA

Swing Dance originated in Harlem, New York City in the late 1920s. It continued its popularity through to the late 1940s. The Swing Dance style that was widely danced was called Lindy Hop. The rhythm in Lindy Hoop match the Jazz music swing beat.

3 DANCE ETIQUETTES

PERSONAL GROOMING

• Before the dances…

  • Shower and use deodorant

  • Brush your Teeth and use mouthwash/breath mint.

  • Don’t smoke

NO-FAULT DANCING

• Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures.

• Dance to the level of your partner.

• The show must go on.

DEMEANOR

• Be personable, smile and 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.