Course Description

This course will introduce students to a fun form of exercise and recreation you can do for the rest of your life through swing and social dancing. Many styles of dancing will be covered including swing, jitterbug, tango, cha cha, waltz, slow dancing, two-step, Latin dancing, and many swing moves that can be incorporated into any dance situation. Please wear slippery soled shoes.

Credit Hours

1

Contact Hours

2

Recitation Hours

2

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify the various styles of dancing including social and swing.

Application:

• Identify the various styles of dancing including social and swing.

Integration:

• Identify the various styles of dancing including social and swing.

Human Dimension:

• Work cooperatively with partners developing dance techniques.
• See themselves as dancers.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Appreciate dancing in social settings with others.

Learning How to Learn:

• Apply dance skills in future real-world settings.