DANC 110 Ballroom and Latin Dance

This course will focus on training students to understand and perform basic ballroom and Latin steps, turns, and partnering. Students will also learn the rhythms, history, and culture of each style. Students will demonstrate mastery of these styles through choreographed and nonchoreographed class performances.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define basic ballroom and partnering terminology
   
2. 2. Outline history and cultural roots of each dance style
   
3. 3. Understand physical presence and posture in performance
   
4. 4. Demonstrate ability to work well with a partner
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to work well within a group of dancers
   
6. 6. Demonstrate major styles of ballroom dance
   

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define basic ballroom and partnering terminology
   
2. 2. Outline history and cultural roots of each dance style
   
3. 3. Understand physical presence and posture in performance
   
4. 4. Demonstrate ability to work well with a partner
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to work well within a group of dancers
   
6. 6. Demonstrate major styles of ballroom dance