SOCIAL

DANCES

Prepared by:
GROUP 3

WHAT
IS
SOCIAL DANCE ?

SOCIAL DANCE
Social danceis a major category or
classification ofdance formsor dance
styles
where sociability and socializing are
the primary focuses of the dancing.
Social dances can be danced with
a variety of partners and still
beled and followedin a relaxed
and easy atmosphere.

RECREATION

SOCIALIZATION

Benefits
of
SOCIAL
DANCING

HEALTH

ENJOYMENT

SOCIAL DANCE
Social Dances

It is free in nature and are primarily intended to widen

ones social horizon, for recreation, for health and
fitness.
These are usually performed in pairs, male and female,
but may also be performed in groups.
These are also communal dances performed in social
gatherings in any given space.
These are referred to as Ballroom Dances, but the
former/ older form is performed in Balls or Formal Social
Functions.

SOCIAL DANCE

This compares and have similarities to

other major categories based on
purpose:
Ceremonial dance
Competitive dance
Erotic dance
Participation dance

SOCIAL DANCE
Many social dances arepartner dances. Quite often
when spoken about social dances, ballroom or other
partner dances are kept in mind.
However it is natural to include in this category
such groups of dances as:
circle dances,
line dances,

novelty dances, or
simply club dancing in solo

History
of

Social
Dance

History of Social Dance

14th
Century

no choreographic
representations
Balli, carola,
stampita, salterello,
trotto and roto

15th
Century

formal ball
opened with
Baroque abranle
and the
Period Menuet
Gavotte
Contredanses

important
for the courts
Bassedanse
Balli

19th
Century

Quadrille
Mazurka
Waltz
Polka

Spanish Pavan
stampingCanario
16th
peasant Branles
Century Basse Danse and
La Volta

20th
Century

Two-Step with
Ragtime music
Cakewalk
Turkey Trot
(dance)
One-Step
Rock 'n' roll

History of Social Dance

Social dance is dynamic.
The types of social
dances and styles
change with the times.

TWO MAJOR CLASSIFICATION

OF
SOCIAL DANCES
LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
MODERN STANDARD DANCES

Salsa
Mambo
Merengue
Swing
Cha-cha-

Rumba
Samba
Jive
Boogie
Paso

LATIN AMERICAN DANCES

These can be recognized by the

costumes
- revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet
sophisticated in nature
also distinguished by the nature of the
movements
are freer and can be performed in
close or open hold.

MODERN STANDARD
DANCES
Slow Waltz
Tango
Viennese Waltz
Fox Trot
Quick step

MODERN STANDARD
DANCES

Performers wear:
- formal, ankle-length gowns for
females ; and coat-and-tie for
males
Movements
in
these
are
restricted to close ballroom
position with partner