11/21/2024 7:53:40 AM	DANC 88.1 Course Outline as of Summer 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DANC 88.1	Title:  LATIN DANCE I
Full Title:  Latin Dance I
Last Reviewed:3/9/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.00	Lecture Scheduled	.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	8.75
Minimum	1.00	Lab Scheduled	1.50		3 min.	Lab Scheduled	26.25
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  17.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  DANCE 88.1

Catalog Description:

This course establishes basic knowledge of Latin dances. Practice of basic Salsa, Bachata, Meringue, Cha Cha and other Latin dance techniques will be covered.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANCE 10.1

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course establishes basic knowledge of Latin dances. Practice of basic Salsa, Bachata, Meringue, Cha Cha and other Latin dance techniques will be covered.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANCE 10.1
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2014	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Execute and analyze basic Latin dance vocabulary, both movement vocabulary and

    terminology.

2.  Apply and integrate knowledge of basic Latin dance techniques, styling, musicality, historical

    origins, and etiquette in the performance of these dances.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.   Demonstrate the basic skills and steps of common Latin dances.

2.   Demonstrate proper dance alignment.

3.   Apply basic Latin dance terminology.

4.   Demonstrate proper technique in leading and/or following a partner.

5    Perform footwork, rhythms, and basic patterns of common Latin dances.

6.   Demonstrate musicality by identifying basic rhythmic concepts incorporated in Latin dances

      and relating them to the execution of dance movement.

7.   Count basic Latin dance movement sequences.

8.   Discuss the historical origins of the Latin dances.

9.   Apply elements of styling as appropriate for each dance.

10. Utilize proper social dance protocol and etiquette.

Topics and Scope

I. History of Selected Dances

    A. Origins and cultural background

    B. Role of music in development of dances

II. Basic Techniques in Leading and Following Latin Dance Movements

    A. Correct postures and holds

    B. Partnering

    C. Floor craft: moving around a crowded social dance floor easily

III. Musicality

    A. Meters and tempos in dance movement and musical accompaniment

    B. Rhythmic variation

    C. Dance movement as it relates to musical styles

IV. Basic Vocabulary

    A. Footwork patterns

    B. Holds

    C. Basic elements common to all Latin dances

    D. Proper alignment

V. Styling (will vary depending on dances being studied) Examples:

    A. Cuban hip motion

     B. Port de bras (carriage of the arms)     

VI. Social Dance Etiquette

 

All topics will cover the lecture and lab portions of the course.

Assignments:

Students are expected to spend an additional one hour per week outside of class completing one or more of the following assignments:

 

Lab-Related Assignments:

1. Practice and demonstration of ballroom material presented in class (including verbalization of

    patterns and counts)

2. Partner activities focusing on dance technique

3. Performance exam(s) (1 - 3)

4. Note-taking in class when appropriate

5. Midterm and final exam

 

Lecture-Related Assignments:

1. Weekly practice of skills and patterns presented in class

2. Performance of exercises to strengthen and/or stretch muscle groups required to executed

    dance movements

3. Reading of class handouts and/or selected readings (5-10 pages per week)

4. Written critique of a dance piece or performance

5. Viewing and learning new material from instructional dance videos

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 10%
Critique, note taking
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 40%
Class performances, Performance exam(s)
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
Midterm and final exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 40 - 60%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Dance Secrets Presents: Salsa Bootcamp, Insider Secrets to Salsa Dance. Salazar, David. Dance Secrets. 2013 (classic)

Instructor prepared materials

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