PE 185DT Ballroom Dance, Advanced

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

• 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 

Intermediate - Basic Steps Plus Variations 

• Swing - female wrap in; two basic turning; Maria; both under; airport wrap; reach in back 
• Foxtrot - walk closed pivot back step; walk open into fast turn; walk grapevine 
• Waltz - serpentine; grapevine; walk around; alternating throw over 
• Cha Cha - side-to-side pivot; push and spin; twinkle; female double spin 

Advanced - Beginning and Intermediate Steps Plus Additional variations 

• Swing 
• Foxtrot 
• Waltz 
• Cha Cha 
• Student requests when possible 
  • Tango 
  • Rumba