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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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