PE 185DR Ballroom Dance, Beginning

Lab Hours: 3
Credits: 1

Prepares students to perform basic dance steps and common variations of the Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz and Cha Cha. Beginning class covers basics. Intermediate and advanced classes cover progressively more difficult variations.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate effective and graceful movement.
Identify suitable dance positions as a couple.
Anticipate and execute techniques for dancing well with a partner.
Demonstrate awareness of rhythm and the ability to move in time with a variety of dance meters.
Apply suitable etiquette to social dance occasions.
Perform basic dance steps and variations in the appropriate style for the Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, and Cha Cha.

Content Outline
Beginning

Posture and body control
Positions
Leading and following
Rhythm
Etiquette
Dance steps and variations
- Swing - male turn by; female under and wrap; basic closed; turns; double loop; pivot
- Foxtrot - box; forward; left quarter turn; open; walk side together; promenade; side dip
- Waltz - cross over; hesitation; box; forward; left quarter turn; balance
- Cha Cha - turn under; basic; cross over; back cross; box; chase