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FAW 123F1 - Salsa/Latin Dance

1 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Introduction to salsa and other Latin dances with emphasis on basic steps, turns, and techniques to build confidence for dancing socially. Includes key components of each dance, floorwork and locomotor skills, and personal fitness assessment and activity modifications.

Information: 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
  1. Demonstrate the basic skills of salsa dancing with proper body mechanics.
  2. Demonstrate improvement in balance, flexibility, and/or coordination.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to an exercise program. 

Outline:
  1. Key Components of Each Dance
    1. Posture
    2. History
    3. Terminology
    4. Rhythms
    5. Techniques
    6. Basic etiquette and “survival skills” for dancing in public
  2. Floorwork/Locomotor Skills
    1. Basic placement and centering
    2. Proper body alignment
    3. Positions of the feet and arms
    4. Basic footwork and timing
    5. Traveling and aerial movements
    6. Moving in harmony with a partner
    7. Organizing dancing patterns into complete routines
  3. Personal Fitness Assessment and Activity Modifications
    1. Cardiovascular, balance, and/or flexibility
    2. Techniques to increase or decrease intensity
    3. Personal goal setting
    4. Confidence in performing exercises


Effective Term:
Spring 2017