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DANCE 135

Tap Dance, Beginning

Dance College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Fundamentals of tap dance technique.

When Taught

All Semesters/Terms

Grade Rule

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

Min

1

Fixed

1

Fixed

0

Fixed

3

Title

Technical Skill and Artistry

Learning Outcome

Students will develop basic tap dance skills and learn the movement vocabulary specific to tap dance. 

Title

Technique and Artistry

Learning Outcome

Students will explore beginning improvisational exercises. 

Title

Research and Theory

Learning Outcome

Students will learn the history of tap dance and methods of tap notation.