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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
DANCE 37.1 | Title:
BALLROOM DANCE I |
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| Full Title:
Ballroom Dance I |
| Last Reviewed:3/9/2020 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 0 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 2.00 | 3 min. | Lab Scheduled | 35.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 2.00 | | Contact Total | 35.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 0.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 35.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
PE 32.1
Catalog Description:
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This course establishes a solid foundation in ballroom dance technique and basic skills. Will include common ballroom dances: foxtrot, waltz, swing, and cha cha. May also include an introduction to: mambo, salsa, tango, samba, rumba, and/or nightclub two-step.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of DANCE 10 ( or PE 22 or PE 145)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course establishes a solid foundation in ballroom dance technique and basic skills. Will include common ballroom dances: foxtrot, waltz, swing, and cha cha. May also include an introduction to: mambo, salsa, tango, samba, rumba, and/or nightclub two-step.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of DANCE 10 ( or PE 22 or PE 145)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:22 - 4 Times in any Comb of Levels
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1996 | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 1996 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Certificate Applicable Course
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the basic skills and steps of common ballroom dances.
2. Demonstrate proper ballroom dance alignment.
3. Apply basic ballroom dance terminology.
4. Demonstrate proper technique in leading and/or following a partner.
5 Perform footwork, rhythms, and basic patterns of common ballroom dances.
6. Count musical accompaniment for dances and identify rhythmical elements unique to each dance.
7. Discuss the historical origins of common ballroom dances.
8. Execute various ballroom dances in a social ballroom situation.
9. Apply elements of styling as appropriate for each ballroom dance.
10. Utilize proper ballroom dance protocol and etiquette.
Topics and Scope
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This course covers waltz, swing, cha cha, and foxtrot and may also include an introduction to one or two of the following: mambo, salsa, tango, samba, rumba and nightclub two-step.
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 ballroom dance movements
A. Correct postures and holds
B. Partnering
C. Floor craft: moving around a crowded social dance floor easily
III. Musicality
A. Recognition of a variety of meters and tempos in dance movement and musical accompaniment
B. Use of rhythmic variation
C. Relating dance movement to musical styles
IV. Basic ballroom vocabulary
A. Footwork patterns
B. Holds
C. Basic elements common to all ballroom dances
D. Proper alignment
V. Styling (will vary depending on dances being studied) Examples:
A. Rise and fall in foxtrot and waltz
B. Cuban motion in cha cha
C. Bounce in swing
VI. Ballroom dance etiquette
Assignments:
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In class assignments
1. Practice and demonstration of ballroom material presented in class (including verbalization of patterns and counts)
2. Ballroom dance practice in a social dance event setting
3. Performance Exams
4. Note-taking in class when appropriate
5. Written exam
Homework (for full semester course approximately one hour per week)
1. Weekly practice of skills and patterns presented in class
2. Reading of class handouts
3. Miscellaneous homework assignments which may include:
a. Viewing and learning new material from instructional dance videos
b. Viewing of ballroom performances or competitions with written comments on technique, musicality, identification of style and patterns
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% |
| Video comments | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| 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 exams | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 40% |
| May include any of the following types of exam: Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion, Essay | |
| 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:
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Instructor prepared materials
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