FAW 112F1 - Ballroom/Latin Dance

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods
Introduction to ballroom and Latin dancing. Includes key components of each dance, floorwork/locomotor skills, dancing as a total activity, personal fitness assessment and activity modifications, and evaluation.

Information: Traditional ballroom dances covered are the six majors: Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, and Rumba. Other popular social dances that may be covered are the Salsa/Mambo, Night Club Two Step, and West Coast Swing. May be taken two times for a maximum of two credit hours. If this course is repeated, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate improvement in balance, flexibility, and/or coordination.
Demonstrate improvement in combining sequences of steps into a dance routine.
Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program

Outline:

Key Components of Each Dance
1. Posture
2. History
3. Terminology
4. Rhythms
5. Techniques
Floorwork/Locomotor Skills
1. Basic placement and centering
2. Positions of the feet and arms
3. Basic footwork and timing
4. Traveling and aerial movements
5. Moving in harmony with a partner
6. Cool-down
Dancing as a Total Activity
1. Coordinating mind, personality, and body
2. Promoting balance, control, posture, and style
3. Techniques for developing stamina, strength, and balance
4. Organizing dancing patterns into complete routines
5. Basic etiquette and “survival skills” for dancing in public
Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications
1. Balance and/or flexibility
2. Techniques to increase or decrease intensity
3. Personal goal setting
4. Confidence in performing exercises
Evaluation

Effective Term:
Spring 2017