DANCE 150 - Introduction to Social Dance Styles

5.0 Credits
A study of basic steps, technique and styling, culture, language and development of social partnership dance styles. Five of the following dances will be taught each quarter: Night Club 2-Step, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Salsa, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Hustle.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define and apply vocabulary that is specific to social partnership dancing.
Research and discuss the development of social partnership dancing and the cultural customs that influence this style of dance.
Demonstrate and perform the basic steps and patterns in all directions for five dances.
Demonstrate and perform leading and following techniques, foot and body style, turns and spin technique, and independent foot syncopation techniques.