Department of Kinesiology and Health Education The University of Texas at Austin

PED 103L and KIN 119: BEGINNING SOCIAL DANCE Course Information

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Instructor: Nick Enge Email: [email protected] Phone: (650) 814-4760 Office: BEL 610B Office Hours: Fridays 11-1 in BEL 628 and by appointment

B. Unique Numbers Make sure you have registered for the correct section:

MW 1-2:30 (PED 103L) LEADS 11890, FOLLOWS 11906 MW 1-2:30 (KIN 119) LEADS 11268, FOLLOWS 11272 MW 2-3:30 (PED 103L) LEADS 11895, FOLLOWS 11902 MW 2-3:30 (KIN 119) LEADS 11269, FOLLOWS 11273

C. Course Times The MW 1-2:30 class will start at 1pm and end at 1:50pm. The MW 2-3:30 class will start at 2pm and end at 2:50pm. You are expected to arrive to class a few minutes early to be prepared to start on time, and you are encouraged to stay 10 minutes after class for extra practice. Dance labs are on Fridays 11am-1pm.

D. Course Location All classes and labs are in BEL 628.

E. Prerequisites There is no prerequisite for this course. No prior experience in dance is necessary.

F. Email You are expected to check email daily throughout the semester to read class announcements. Please make sure your correct email address is in the UT system and on Canvas.

G. Canvas

PED 103L and KIN 119: Beginning Social Dance Fall 2017 - Page 1 Department of Kinesiology and Health Education The University of Texas at Austin Announcements, assignments, and grades will be posted on the Canvas site (canvas.utexas.edu) throughout the semester. You are expected to check the site regularly and read all materials posted.

H. Course Website Review videos, practice music, and other links will be posted at: libraryofdance.org/ut

I. Textbook Students will be periodically assigned readings from Waltzing: A Manual for Dancing and Living by Richard Powers and Nick Enge that dive deeper into topics discussed in class. Copies of the textbook will be available in class for the first two weeks of the semester.

J. Physical Limitations Please inform the instructor of any illness, injury, or permanent limitation that might affect your performance.

K. Dance Hygiene Please use hand sanitizer and/or wash your hands before and after class! Also, please take measures to make your partners comfortable: brush your teeth, take a shower, wear deodorant, avoid strong perfumes, secure your hair, and cut your fingernails.

L. Mints Each student is asked to contribute a bag of individually wrapped breath mints to our communal jars. Regular (not sugar-free) Lifesavers Pep-O-Mint (blue) and Wint-O-Green (green) are preferred.

II. COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES

A. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Execute (lead or follow) the basic footwork, partnering skills, and variations for a variety of social dances, including Country Two-Step, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Cross-Step Waltz, Polka, Nightclub Two-Step, Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, and Cha Cha (exact dances may vary by semester). 2. Differentiate the rhythm patterns and music appropriate for each dance style. 3. Collaborate with partners of all backgrounds and ability levels. 4. Experience the benefits of social dance, such as body awareness and fitness, creativity and self-expression, social interaction and community-building, stress reduction, and self-confidence.

B. Philosophy

PED 103L and KIN 119: Beginning Social Dance Fall 2017 - Page 2 Department of Kinesiology and Health Education The University of Texas at Austin This is an introductory social dance course, designed for absolute beginners and taught with an emphasis on the social aspects of dance: how it is a form of communication between two people and among members of a group. The basics of several dance styles are taught, with attention paid to the arts of leading, following, and co-creating a dance.

C. Practice and Dance Labs Practice outside of class is encouraged and may be necessary to progress each week.

Before/After Class: Music is played before and after each class for extra practice.

Dance Labs: There is a dance lab every Friday 11am-1pm in BEL 628. These informal sessions are where you can rehearse at your own pace and work out the details of your newly learned dances with music. Most labs will include mini-lessons led by the CAs at 11:15 and 12:15 if you’re eager to learn more. These are open to all students, so you are welcome to bring friends not in class. And as an added bonus, you can receive extra credit for attending dance lab!

D. Outings Outings will be organized throughout the semester, so that you have the opportunity to use your dance skills in the real world. It’s required to attend at least 1 off-campus outing, but you’re encouraged to attend as many as possible. These might be your favorite part of the class!

E. Class Assistants The CAs are students who volunteer their time to help because they love dancing and want to help you learn. They are fantastic resources — ask them questions, request feedback, or just dance with a more experienced partner!

During Class: The CAs will be assigned different duties in class, sometimes rotating in and sometimes walking around to help. If you have a question, call one of them over!

CA Office Hours: You can find the CAs after class for questions and practice.

Outings: The CAs want to dance with you at the outings so please find them!

F. Rotation of Partners We rotate partners frequently throughout class, and everyone is expected to dance with all available partners. It is beneficial to experience working with dancers who are more or less skilled than you are, and helping each other learn to dance is a valuable part of the partner dance experience. Rotation of partners is a requirement for this course.

G. Respect

PED 103L and KIN 119: Beginning Social Dance Fall 2017 - Page 3 Department of Kinesiology and Health Education The University of Texas at Austin Demonstrate sincerity, discipline, and a desire to learn through proper dress, punctuality, and respect for the instruction. Social dancing requires practice, cooperation, and communication with a variety of partners. Be respectful and considerate of your partners in how you speak to and touch them. If you are touched or treated in a way that makes you uncomfortable, please address the situation politely and notify the instructor if necessary.

III. GRADING

A. Grading Options

Pass/Fail: PED 103L students have the option to take the class Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit. In order to pass, you must earn at least 60 points and have no more than 6 absences. KIN 119 students must take the class for a grade.

Graded: If you elect to take the class for a grade, grades will be assigned with the +/- system. Regardless of your score, you must have no more than 6 absences in order to pass. A = 93-100%, A- = 90-92%, B+ = 87-89%, B = 83-86%, B- = 80-82%, C+ = 77-79%, C = 73-76%, C- = 70-72%, D+ = 67-69%, D = 63-66%, D- = 60-62%, F = 0-59% (or 7 absences)

B. Attendance (60% of total grade, 60 points possible)

Grading for Absences: -0 points for first 2 absences -5 points each for next 4 absences 7 absences is automatic failure of the course

Attendance Grades on Canvas: Attendance grades will be updated on Canvas after each class. Please note that dates of each absence and any participation deductions will be included as comments, so you will need to open the attendance grade details to read those comments. It is your responsibility to check that your grades are accurate, and if you have a question about attendance records, please talk to the instructor before or after class.

Arriving On Time: You are expected to take your nametag, change your shoes (if necessary), and be ready to dance by the class start time.

Nametags: During the first few class days, we will have an online system for signing into class. Once the rosters are set (usually around our 4th class meeting), you will sign in by picking up your nametag. If you do not take your nametag, you’ll be marked absent. If you accidentally take your nametag home, please message the instructor. If your nametag is not

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Excused Absences: The only excused absences are for an official UT function (athletics, field trips, etc.) or a religious holy day, and you must submit written notification at least two weeks in advance. Note that excused absences do not lose points but still count toward your total number of absences.

Illnesses: If you may be contagious, please do not come to class in order to prevent other students from getting sick. You receive 2 free absences and can earn extra credit to make up for 2 additional absences.

Injuries: If you become injured, please discuss your situation with the instructor. You may need to drop the course if you cannot fully participate.

Arriving Late: If you arrive more than 10 minutes after class begins (1:10pm and 2:10pm), you will be marked absent.

Leaving Early: If you must leave early for any reason, please discuss with the instructor. If you leave before instruction ends, you will lose attendance points.

Shoes: Appropriate shoes are smooth-soled, closed-toed and closed-heeled, and secured to your feet. No flip flops or sandals! We will provide “dance socks” to borrow during class if your shoes feel too sticky on the gym floor. You are encouraged to find shoes that can allow you to turn easily on the dance floor, or purchase your own dance socks.

Attire: Plan to dress to make yourself and your partners comfortable. Follows must wear shirts covering your back and shoulder blades, and leads must wear shirts with sleeves covering your shoulders.

Campus Carry: Please note that this is an active class with movement and physical interaction that will make the concealed carry of a handgun very difficult. It is the responsibility of the LTC

PED 103L and KIN 119: Beginning Social Dance Fall 2017 - Page 5 Department of Kinesiology and Health Education The University of Texas at Austin permit holder to know and understand the university policies regarding campus carry, so please plan accordingly.

Drink Containers: If you plan to bring a drink to class, make sure it is in a sealed bottle. Open containers will not be allowed to avoid spills. There are water fountains and a water bottle filler just outside the gym.

Cell Phones: Please turn off all cell phones during class. Texting during class will affect your participation grade at the instructor’s discretion.

C. Assignments (40% of total grade, 40 points)

CA Feedback: 20 points (10 points each) Throughout the semester, it will be your responsibility to find a CA either before or after class, or during dance lab, and obtain feedback on your dancing. Two times during the semester you will need to do a write-up in response to their feedback. More detailed instructions can be found on Canvas.

Music: 5 points (1 pt each) Throughout the semester, you will identify five new danceable songs (not heard in class or Dance Lab*), and submit them here: http://www.libraryofdance.org/ut/music/submit along with your recommendation of what you would dance to it. Particularly good submissions may be heard in future classes or Dance Labs! (*Don’t worry if you’re not sure if it’s ever been played or not—as long as you discover the song on your own time, it counts!)

Essay: 5 points Once during the semester, you will be required to write a short (1 page double spaced) essay reflecting on your experiences with social dancing. More detailed prompts for this essay can be found on Canvas. Essays submitted late will lose 1 point per calendar day after the announced deadline.

Off-Campus Outing: 5 points You are required to attend one off-campus social dance event. If you attend an official class outing, sign your name on the attendance sheet at the outing for credit. If you go out dancing on your own, show proof of attendance to a CA within one week of the event (proof can be a receipt, photo, etc).

Social Dance Soirée: 5 points

PED 103L and KIN 119: Beginning Social Dance Fall 2017 - Page 6 Department of Kinesiology and Health Education The University of Texas at Austin You are expected to attend the final social dance party for all of the classes in the Union Ballroom. This is an end-of-semester celebration with dressy attire, special performances, and plenty of fun!

D. Extra Credit (up to 10 points) You can earn up to 10 points of extra credit applied to your overall course grade.

Friday Dance Labs (1 point each) To receive credit, sign IN and OUT and stay for at least 45 minutes.

On-Campus Outings (1 point each) You may attend any social dance event on campus. To receive credit, show proof of attendance to your CA within one week of the event (proof can be a receipt, photo, etc).

Extra Off-Campus Outings (1 point each) In addition to the one required off-campus outing, you can attend more social dance events (choose ones announced in class or get instructor approval for alternate events). If you attend an official class outing, sign in at the outing for credit. If you go out dancing on your own, show proof of attendance to a CA within one week of the event (proof can be a receipt, photo, etc).

Extra Dance Music (1 point for 3 songs) In addition to the five required songs, you can submit additional dance songs to earn extra credit. While extra credit is limited to 10 points, you’re welcome to submit as many songs as you want!

New Dance Variations (1 point each) We’re always looking for new variations to teach, so in addition to submitting music, you can submit variations. Simply make a video of yourself dancing a variation that you haven’t learned in class, and submit it here: http://www.libraryofdance.org/ut/videos/submit/ It can be a variation that you learned outside of class (at a social dance outing, from a YouTube video, etc.) or one that you invented yourself. While extra credit is limited to 10 points, you’re welcome to submit as many videos as you want!

IV. UNIVERSITY POLICIES

A. Honor Code The core values of the University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community. (http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct/ standardsofconduct.php)

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B. Scholastic Dishonesty Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and/or dismissal from the University. Since such dishonesty harms the individual, all students, and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty are strictly enforced. (http:// deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/)

C. Sexual Harassment Sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct in any form will not be tolerated, and individuals who engage in such conduct will be subject to disciplinary action. The University encourages students to promptly report sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct to Dr. LaToya Hill, Coordinator of Student Emergency Services, at (512) 471-5017 or via email at [email protected]. (http:// deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sh/)

D. Disability Accommodations The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. For more information, contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 471-6259 (voice) or 232-2937 (video phone), or [email protected]. Please notify the instructor of any special accommodations that you may need during the first week of class. (http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/)

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