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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 Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

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



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