DANC 195 Intermediate Tap Dance I
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Tap Dance, at a higher level of proficiency. A continuation of tap dance technique including complex rhythms, tempi, barre, and center work. New movements include wings, pull-backs, multiple-sound steps, and advanced turns. Course will continue tap dance history, style techniques, and choreographic approaches.
Notes
Tuition waiver not available for CustomClass option.
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate at an intermediate level an understanding of tap dance vocabulary by participating in class
discussions and passing written assignments.
- Satisfactorily pass practicum examinations demonstrating technical ability in performance of movement
sequences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of complex rhythmic patterns and phrasing.
- Explain the history of tap dance, movement styles and influences.
- Communicate in a written critical analysis a tap dance/musical theatre concert.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for tap dance as an art form.
Course Objectives
- Demonstrate at an intermediate level an understanding of tap dance vocabulary by participating in class
discussions and passing written assignments.
- Satisfactorily pass practicum examinations demonstrating technical ability in performance of movement
sequences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of complex rhythmic patterns and phrasing.
- Explain the history of tap dance, movement styles and influences.
- Communicate in a written critical analysis a tap dance/musical theatre concert.
- Demonstrate an appreciation for tap dance as an art form.