Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

20807245Social Dance

Course Information

Description

Introductory class in contemporary ballroom dance styles including the waltz, foxtrot, swing, tango and the cha-cha.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Implement basic music theory

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through classroom discussion

on a written exam

Criteria

you identify Time Signatures in 4/4

you diagram Time Signatures in 4/4

you identify Time Signatures in 3/4

you diagram Time Signatures in 3/4

you identify Time Signatures in 2/4

you diagram Time Signatures in 2/4

you defines the term measure

you discusses the effect of tempo on dance movement
Demonstrate the techniques of Leading and Following

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by instructor

on a written exam

Criteria

you demonstrate the physical alignment necessary to create a Closed Position

you demonstrate the skills necessary to Lead in the Closed Position

you demonstrate the skills necessary to Follow in the Closed Position

you demonstrate the term Follow Through

you demonstrate the Open Social Dance position

you demonstrate the Closed Social Dance position

you demonstrate the Semi-Open Social Dance position

you demonstrate the Sweetheart Cuddle Social Dance position

you demonstrate the Promenade Social Dance position

you demonstrate the Latin Closed Social Dance position

you demonstrate the Challenge Social Dance position
Interpret Waltz style music

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

on a written exam

Criteria

you identify appropriate Waltz style music

you count in 3/4 time

you identify rhythm of Waltz style music
Dance in the Waltz Style

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by instructor

on a written exam

Criteria

you demonstrate the Hesitation Waltz style step

you demonstrate the Box Step Waltz style step

you demonstrate the Box Step Turning Waltz style step

you demonstrate the Balance Waltz style step

you demonstrate the Right Hand Arch Turn Waltz style step

you demonstrate the Simple Twinkle Waltz style step

you demonstrate appropriate Leading and Following skills in the Waltz style
Interpret Foxtrot style music

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

on a written exam

Criteria

you identify appropriate Foxtrot style music

you count the Westchester Box and Arthur Murray Magic Step

you identify Westchester and Arthur Murray Magic Step rhythms
Dance in the Foxtrot style

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by instructor

on a written exam

Criteria

you demonstrate the Box Step Foxtrot style step

you demonstrate the Box Step Turning Foxtrot style step

you demonstrate the Right Hand Arch Turn Foxtrot style step

you demonstrate the Arthur Murray Magic Rhythm Basict style step

you demonstrate the Promenade Foxtrot style step

you demonstrate the Promenade with Arch Turn Conditions Foxtrot style step

you demonstrate the Rock Step Foxtrot style step

you demonstrate appropriate Leading and Following skills in the Foxtrot style
Interpret Swing style music

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

on a written exam

Criteria

you identify appropriate Swing style music

you count a six beat Basic Swing step

you identify the rhythm of a East Coast Swing Basic step
Dance in the Swing style

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by instructor

on a written exam

Criteria

you demonstrate the East Coast Swing Basic Step in Single time Swing Style step

you demonstrate the East Coast Swing Basic Step in Triple time in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Arch Turns in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Loop Turns in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Basic Step Turning in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Side Passes in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Sugar Push in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Sweetheart Cuddle in Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Overhead Throw to Right Handshake position Swing Style step

you demonstrate the Sugarfoot Swing Style step

you demonstrate appropriate Leading and Following skills in the Swing style
Interpret Cha Cha style music

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

on a written exam

Criteria

you identify appropriate Cha Cha style music

you count the Basic Cha Cha step

you identify the rhythm of a Basic Cha Cha step
Dance in the Cha Cha style

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by instructor

on a written exam

Criteria

you demonstrate the Basic Cha Cha step

you demonstrate the Breakaways Cha Cha step

you demonstrate the Arch Turn Cha Cha step

you demonstrate the Cross-Overs Cha Cha step

you demonstrate the Pivot and Chase Cha Cha step

you demonstrate appropriate Leading and Following skills in the Cha Cha style
Interpret Tango style music

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

on a written exam

Criteria

you identify appropriate Tango style music

you count the Basic Tango step

you identify the rhythm of a Basic Tango step
Dance in the Tango style

Assessment Strategies

through classroom demonstration

through successful completion of skills checklist as prescribed by instructor

on a written exam

Criteria

you demonstrate the Basic Tango style step

you demonstrate the Left Parallel Tango style step

you demonstrate the Promenade Tango style step

you demonstrate the Promenade with Arch Turn Tango style step

you demonstrate the Corte' Tango style step

you demonstrate appropriate Leading and Following skills in the Tango style