DANCE 274R
Irish Dance Technique 1
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Intermediate Irish dance techniques and skills of selected set, ceili, and solo dances.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
1
Fixed
1
Fixed
0
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Dance 174 (Irish Dance, Beginning) or equivalent.
Title
Technical Skill and Artistry
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate Irish solo soft and hard shoe dances and ceili dances with correct technique.
Title
Technical Skill and Artistry
Learning Outcome
Students will develop accurate sequential movement patterns, step combinations, and rhythms.
Title
Technical Skill and Artistry
Learning Outcome
Students will increase in cultural knowledge in Irish dance music, costuming, and history.
Title
Technical Skill and Artistry
Learning Outcome
Students will establish stylistically correct alignment, placement and weight shifting.
