LESSON 2: Demonstrate Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of Facilities and Equipment for Dance Activities

ACTIVITY 1. [Link]: Read each item carefully and use your notebook to write the best answer. Write the letter only. Fill in the blanks. Read
each statement carefully. Fill in the blank with the correct words or phrases. Write the letter of the correct answer on A 1 WHOLE SHEET OF
PAPER.

1. Practice proper personal __________ and care.

A. disorder B. grudge C. hygiene D. test
2. Remember to be ______, as a general rule.
A. grateful B. happy C. kind D. nice
3. __________ all the equipment in place after use.
A. bring back B. count C. take home D. wash
4. Do not _______ around the venue or hang on to equipment doing nothing.
A. litter B. loiter C. play D. date
5. Do not _______ the equipment.
A. barter B. delay C. hug D. use
6. Return the equipment properly, or leave the venue ________.
A. clean B. disarrayed C. disheveled D. unsettled
7. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice _________ first.
A. good form B. reading C. social distancing D. typing
8. Take ______ in using facilities and equipment.
A. a bow B. account C. care D. home
9. Only use equipment that you already know how ________________.
A. to buy B. to clean C. to draw D. to use
10. Be _______ and aware in the training area.
A. alert B. asleep C. kind D. patient

B. Direction: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct. Write the word FALSE if the statement is incorrect. Write the answers in A 1
WHOLE SHEET of paper.

______1. It is important to use a reporting system to record injuries that happen at school to identify causes and plan preventive strategies
for the school.
______2. Adult supervision should be available for all dance activities.
______3. Children should be guided on how to use dance equipment properly.
______4. Establish safety rules and use the proper safety gear for dance activities.
______5. Ensure regular equipment check and maintenance.

CONCEPT NOTES:

Proper Etiquette and Safety in the Use of the Facilities and Equipment

When engaged in training and exercise, a lot of activities make use of the school facilities and equipment. The following
guidelines need to be followed to allow everyone a fair, orderly, maximal, safe usage, and avoid equipment hugging, lessen the chaotic
movement of students and equipment, and prevent possible accidents.

1. Take care in using facilities and equipment.

Facilities such as fields, courts, and multipurpose halls are being provided to students for numerous activities and programs in
the school. There are also various sports equipment and games available to encourage learners to be physically fit. In return for the
school’s continuous effort in providing the students with these facilities and equipment, it is just fair to take good care of these
establishments and materials.
2. Only use equipment that you already know how to use.
You must be careful in using unfamiliar equipment especially if you are not yet sure of how it operates. You could break the
equipment or harm yourself if you insist on operating without waiting for your teacher’s instruction on how to use it. It is important to
ask questions or wait for instructions.
3. Be alert and aware of the training area.
One must develop a presence of mind while practicing or being in the field to avoid accidents caused by your actions or
carelessness of others.
4. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice good form first.
Students must make sure that they are performing an exercise following the correct form or position (arm push up for example).
The improper form may lead to either reaping the benefits or injury.
5. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
It is important to return the equipment in its original storage area after use to prevent having them misplaced, stolen and cause
unnecessary clutter in the training grounds, as this may lead to accidents that can damage the equipment or inflict harm to you and
other students.
6. Do not hug the equipment. You have to be conscious whenever your time is up for using certain equipment.
 You have to be conscious whenever your time is up for using certain equipment. Most of the schools will only allow a certain
amount of time through the rotation for a student to use equipment because of its limited number. Students must share the equipment
and not just using it most of the time for themselves.
7. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
Any equipment or facility that has been used should be clean and ready for the next user. An example of this is wiping the sweat
that you left on the bench or throwing away empty bottles of mineral water that you consumed during your stay or practice on the
venue. One should not leave or pass equipment that is incomplete disarray or dirt.
8. Check yourself; practice proper personal hygiene and care.
This simply means taking a nice bath and using deodorant before or after practice. You also have to make sure that you are fit
and before engaging in physical activities. Inform your teacher if you are not feeling well to prevent causing more harm to yourself or
spreading your sickness to your classmates.
9. Move on the double; do not loiter around the venue or hang on to equipment doing nothing.
Allow others to use the venue or training ground if you do not feel like exercising. Let others who are more pumped and excited
to utilize the area.
10. As a rule, remember to be nice.
By being courteous and friendly, you will improve the atmosphere during class activities. Being helpful to others will always
produce a positive atmosphere of friendship and fun.

Common Facilities Used in Dance Rehearsals and Performances

A. Dance Studio
A dance studio belongs to a reserve of space for the dancers so that they can rehearse or learn their craft. This is
where the dancers develop their skills. The goal of the studio is to cater mainly to the dance needs of dancers and teachers. One
of the main features of a studio is a dance floor. It must be flexible enough to absorb the stress of the dancers ‘exercises. This is
important so that the dancers are not injured during their routines. Another typical feature found in a studio is a bar. It is a
handrail which is fixed to the wall. Ballet dancers often use it to rehearse. Other dancers use the bar for exercise.
To guarantee the safety of the floor, it must not be slippery. It must be made of wood or cork to be able to easily absorb
the shocks of rigorous exercises. Wires and cables used by the dancers may cause injuries and should be removed from the
floor. Avoid putting objects on the floor such as radio, bags, and others. The place should have the ideal temperature – neither
too cold nor too hot for the dancer. This will make the steps comfortable and easy for the dancers.

B. Court/ High School Gym

A quadrangular area, either open or covered, marked out for ball games such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.

Common Equipment Used in Dance Rehearsals and Performances

1. Floor-length mirrors
2. Stereo system
3. Barre

ACTIVITY 2. Directions: Read the following statements and identify which etiquette is being shown. Choose the answer inside the box below. Write
the letters only in a 1 whole sheet of paper.
a. As a rule, remember to be nice.
b. Bring back all equipment in place after use.
c. Do not hug the equipment.
d. Return the equipment properly or leave the venue clean.
e. Move on the double; do not loiter around the venue or hang on to equipment doing nothing.
f. In performing exercises and movement in general, practice good form first.
g. Be alert and aware in the training area.
h. Take care in using facilities and equipment.
i. Only use equipment that you already know how to use.
j. Check yourself-practice proper personal hygiene and care.

1. Romy and her partner were not in the mood to practice tinikling; therefore, she just let the others use the venue and the sound system
2. Ana made sure to maximize her time using the hula hoop for their take-home activity in P.E. and Health subject since she is about to
pass it on to the next student the next day.
3. Disarrayed tables and chairs that were used as props were returned properly by Daphne and her team to its original storage area after
their street dance presentation.
4. Empty bottled water was disposed properly by Kristine and Ernesto since they were the only pair left in the dance studio after practice.
5. Grade 12 learners will be having their cheer dance practice in their PE class. Maria is feeling a bit under the weather (feeling sick). So,
she informed her PE teacher about it and just went home to rest.
6. Oman was assigned to operate the sound system for their group’s folk dance training. He familiarized himself with the equipment first
before using it.
7. Rio, being the team leader of the cheer dance club always reminds everyone on his team to get enough sleep and exercise for a sound
presence of mind during practice and presentation.
8. Rustan made sure that the air conditioner and lights in the training hall are turned off before going home.
 9. Group A is done with their practice. They made sure that the dance studio is clean by sweeping and mopping the floor, trash is thrown
properly and ready for Group B to use.
10. Gustav greets his dance colleagues before the start of the practice.

PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 1 Direction: Using a short bond paper, create a poster with rules and regulations that should
be followed before, during and after a dance practice in a school gym. You can be creative
in designing this mini poster.

Your mini poster will be graded according to the rubric below.

CRITERIA POINTS

ELEMENTS/LABELS - 10
CONTENT/GRAMMAR- 20
NEATNESS/ATTRACTIVENESS- 10
TIMELINESS 10
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