An introductory level survey of Social Dance. Studio- based physical practice will be complimented by a survey of the history, theory and/or literature of Social Dance. A beginning level elective dance course, Intro to Social Dance focuses on forms developing in Europe, North and South America, as well as their migration and development across borders. Course work is grounded in the physical study of multiple styles alongside outside classwork comprised of readings, viewings and collaborative group projects.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeNone
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeLong warm up each session, technical practice and some choreography. Assignments: improvisations, take home midterm with questions on tap history (some youtube videos and movies assigned +article), essay on tap history, short dance video. Really inspirational teacher with wide experience, loved her occasional pep talks, advice as a prof dancer.