COURSE OUTLINE : DANCE 138 D Credit – Degree Applicable COURSE ID 001147 AUGUST 2020
COURSE DISCIPLINE : DANCE
COURSE NUMBER : 138
COURSE TITLE (FULL) : Survey of Latin Ballroom Dance
COURSE TITLE (SHORT) : Survey of Latin Ballroom Dance
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
DANCE 138 provides students with practical experience in Latin Ballroom dance. A selection of popular Latin Ballroom dances will be offered such as Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, and Paso Doble.
Total Lecture Units: 1.00
Total Laboratory Units: 0.50
Total Course Units: 1.50
Total Lecture Hours: 18.00
Total Laboratory Hours: 27.00
Total Laboratory Hours To Be Arranged: 0.00
Total Contact Hours: 45.00
Total Out-of-Class Hours: 36.00
Prerequisite: None.
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ENTRY STANDARDS Subject Number Title Description Include 1 Read, write, and converse in English; Yes 2 add, subtract, and multiply. Yes
EXIT STANDARDS
1 Identify basic Latin ballroom dance elements; 2 demonstrate and explain proper alignment in turn patterns, swivels, and partner work; 3 perform a basic Latin ballroom combination; reproduce a basic Latin ballroom dance and patterns in center floor demonstrating 4 comprehension and coordination of musicality, footwork patterns, and partnering; 5 examine the application of Latin ballroom styles and techniques as utilized in live, video, and in class performances; 6 discuss the development of Latin ballroom technique from the1920s to the 1950s.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 identify and define basic Latin ballroom terminology in warm up, partner, and center floor work in practical and written assignments; 2 practice correct latin ballroom body alignment and muscle coordination.
COURSE CONTENT WITH INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
Description Lecture Lab Total Hours Introduction 1 4 0 4 • Overview of Course Content • Development of Latin ballroom style Fundamentals of Latin Ballroom 2 6 0 6 • Vocabulary • Injury prevention Technical Skills
• Posture and frame 3 • Rhythm and timing 2 4 6 • Turn • Weight transfers • Partner connectedness
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• Forward and back basic 4 • Sideways basic 1 5 6 • Cubin motion • Cha Cha chasse • Spot turn Samba
• Basic step 5 • Box basic 1 5 6 • Turning basic • Rhythm bounce • Whisks Mambo
• Forward and backward basic 6 • Cross body lead 1 5 6 • Copa • Hammerlock turns • Clave rhythm Merengue
• Front, back, and side basic step 7 • Open break and four count underarm turn 3 8 11 • Reverse turn • Windmill • Two handed turn 45
OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
1 attendance of GCC Dance Department performance; 2 on-line research of the development of Latin ballroom technique from the 1920s to 1950s; 3 written essay evaluating performance attended.
METHODS OF EVALUATION
1 class participation in critiques, analysis, and evaluation of dance performance; 2 written exams; 3 movement exams; 4 evaluation of written essays; 5 final exams.
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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture Laboratory Studio Discussion Multimedia Tutorial Independent Study Collaboratory Learning Demonstration Field Activities (Trips) Guest Speakers Presentations
TEXTBOOKS
Title Type Publisher Edition Medium Author IBSN Date 978- Handbook of Salsa Independently Enchufa, Required Print 863671160 2020 Dance: Positions published Marisol 5
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