Ballroom Dance

Introduction

Ballroom Dance

Introduction
This WebQuest is an opportunity for you to explore ballroom dance and share what you have learned by describing your findings through a written report. You will need to use computer skills to gather information about ballroom dance.

Task

1. Learn about ballroom dance by exploring the World Wide Web.

2. Explore and explain , in detail, the history of ballroom dance.

3. Explore and list the three (3) different different styles of ballroom dance.

4. Describe, in detail, the two styles of ballroom dance that the students will learn in class:

a. Swing (eastcoast)

b. Waltz

5. Explain the benefits of dance. Include the following:

a. physical

b. social

c. emotional

d. intellectual

Process

To complete the task, students must go through the following steps.

1. Review the websites listed below.

2. Visit each individual website and gather information for each required task.

3. Using notebook paper, list all the information that you will need to complete the research paper.

4. Using your notes, prepare a typed report.

5. Include a cover page that includes:

a. Name /Date/ Homeroom

b. Report Title

c. May include picture(s)

6. Finished Report is due on December 8, 2014

Some things to include:

-The type of dance is ballroom, when and where the dance originated, what are some different variations of the dance, what types of music are used for the dance, and where would you most likely see the dance performed.

Resources

History of Dance: http://www.centralhome.com/ballroomcountry/history.htm

http://www.dancetutors.co.uk/thehistoryofballroomdancing.html

Benefits of Ballroom Dance : www.ballroomdancebatonrouge.com/benefits.php

socialdance.stanford.edu/syllabi/smarter.htm

East Coast Swing: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Coast_Swing

Waltz: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waltz

Evaluation

Grading Rubric

Cover Page	Includes name, date and homeroom. Is neat. Includes pictures	/10
History	Detailed history of ballroom dance	/10
Swing	Detailed description of the swing	/20
Waltz	Detailed description of the waltz	/20
Benefits: Physical	Include three physical benefits	/10
Benefits: Intellectual	Include three intellectual benefits	/10
Benefits: Emotional	Include three emotional benefits	/10
Benefits: Social	Include three social benefits	/10

Total: /100

Conclusion

As you have learned in Physical Education class, it is important to stay active in order to keep a healthy lifestyle. Dance is a fun and creative way to stay active. There are many different types of dance that can be done just for fun or for special occasions. I hope that after this lesson you become more knowledgeable about the different types of ballroom dance and perhaps become interesed in learning more types of dance that you are interested in and wish to pursue throughout life.