Faculty Syllabus

Prerequisites: None

The purpose of this course is to learn the specific skills and/or the techniques of dancing. By actively participating in a dance class, the student may gain health benefits such as increased cardiovascular endurance, improved body composition, increased flexibility, increased muscular endurance and increased muscular strength. Participating in activity classes leads to a healthier lifestyle.

Grades are based upon attendance, participation and tests.

All readings will be handouts given in class.

Appropriate attire will be discussed the first day of class as well as required materials for class.

A survey of popular and traditional social and ballroom dances including the Waltz, Fox Trot, Swing, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Country Western, and other current dances. Emphasis on partnering techniques and variations of each dance.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1.  Students will learn specific skills and techniques of various social dances as well as learning the role of a dance partner as a leader or a follower.

Departmental Objectives: 

1. To learn the rules, fundamentals, skills and strategies of social dance.
2. To learn how to correctly execute required skills and techniques as well as to use the equipment/facilities safely.
3. To understand how Kinesiology relates to a healthy individual lifestyle.

Course Objectives: 1. To learn the history and development of social dances. 2. To be able to apply dance to your overall lifestyle. 3. To successfully gain knowledge of the rhythms and stylizations of specific ballroom dances. 4. To learn the role of the dance partner as a leader and/or follower.