I.

Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. identify the basic steps in chga-cha.

b. activate learners prior knowledge/skills necessary for the students to
differentiate the activities.
c. perform the basic steps and combinations in cha-cha.
d. discuss the origin and characteristics of cha-cha-cha.
II.
Subject Matter:
The cha-cha dance pp. 202-207
Exploring MAPEH by Jocelyn Bautista, et. Al.
Materials: Speakers, Cha-cha music, Chart indicating the basic steps,
patterns, counting and the
overview of cha-cha-cha dance.
III.
Procedure:
A. Routinary Matters
A. Prayer
B. Greetings
C. Attendance
B. Motivation
Teachers Activity
Before were going to proceed to
our lesson proper, Iwant you all to
stand up and lets have a warm
up.
Are you ready?

Students Activity

Yes sir!
I will play a modern music then
my students will follow my steps
while the music is playing.
C. Presentation
Teachers Activity
What do you feel about the activity?

Students Activity
We felt enjoy, better because we
perspire while dancing.

Nice answer!
So, is the activity we had done a
while ago is good to our health?
Yes sir!

Based on the activity we had done a

while a back, what parts of our body
usually are moving?
Arms and foot.
Very good!
So, if the foot and arms are usually
moving, what possible native dance
are impact on that steps?
Cha-cha dance sir!

D.Lesson Proper
Cha-cha-cha is a Latin dance which existed in Cuba. The music is a
combination of African and Cuban rhythms blended into a Latin beat. Cha-cha
was the name of the component bell, that when rubbed produces noise and this
bell was used by the Haitians. The cha-cha-cha was actually created from the
mambo. Because of the fast and jerky characteristics of the mambo, the
audience complained and the orchestras began slowing it down. Cha-cha-cha is
a mambo, with jazz and Latin rhythm. It is sensual and energetic dance.
The students will follow the teaher in executing the basic steps of chacha-cha.
* Forward basic step:
1. Step in place 3 times (R, L, R) 2 cts.
2. Step L forward - 1 ct.
3. Step R in place 1 ct.
* Backward basic step:
1. Step in place 3 times (L, R, L) 2 cts.
2. Step R backward 1 ct.
3. Step L in place 1 ct.

BASIC
1
2

NAME OF STEP
Weight Transfer
(Rock Step)
R-Chasse Fw

3
4

Weight Transfer
(Rock Step)
L Chasse Bw

Alemana Turn

New York

Spot Turn

STEP PATTERN
R-Bw, L-Fw

COUNTINGS
1,2

R-Fw, L-C to R, RFw

L-Fw, E-Bw

1 and 2

L- Bw, B-C to L, LBw

L-Fw(Pivot
Halfway Turn R),
R-Fw (Pivot
Halfway Turn R)
leading to a
chasse L Bw
Step L/R across
R/L in Front, Step
R in Place,
Chasse L Sw,
Step R over L in
front, Chasse R
Sw
Same with
Alemana Turn but
done Sw leading
to a chasse Bw

1 and 2

D. Generalization
a. Who can synthesize or generalize our lesson for today?
b. Do you have any questions? Clarifications?

E. Application/Evaluation
(Practical Evaluation)

1,2

1,2

1,2,1 and 2

1,2

I will be dividing the class into 4 groups. Then, each group will going to perform in front
the basic steps of cha-cha-cha dance including the basic movements (the back and the
forward basic movements). Each group will be graded according to the following criteria:
* Mastery of the basic steps 10 pts.
* Execution and clarity of steps 10 pts.
* Synchronization with the music 5 pts.
25 pts.
I will give 5 to 10 minutes to practice with your group the basic steps and basic
movements of cha-cha-cha dance.

IV.

Assignment.

(By group) Create combinations on the basic steps and movements of the cha-cha-cha
dance. It will be presented next meeting.
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Prepared by: Vince Jerald L. Equila IV-A