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DANCE 181

Country Western Social Dance, Beginning

Dance College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Beginning popular country western dance.

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Spring

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Fixed

3

Title

Footwork, rhythm, alignment and styling

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate beginning level technique (including footwork, rhythm, alignment, and styling) associated with each dance by practice and application.

Title

Social skills

Learning Outcome

Students will improve their social skills though knowledge and practice. 

Title

Leading and following

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their ability to lead and follow through their participation at labs and through exams.

Title

School figures

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the beginning level school figures associated with each dance by practice and application.