MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAN125AE  2004 Spring – 2010 Fall

Social Dance: Tango

1.

Apply balance, coordination, and basic rhythms to body movement. (I)

2.

Demonstrate basic foot patterns and movements in correlation to the music. (I)

3.

Apply basic foot patterns, turns, and body styling to dancing alone and with a partner. (I, II)

4.

Utilize all elements of various patterns to form amalgamations and routines. (I, II)

5.

Describe the history and culture of the music and the dance. (III)

6.

Explain the similarities and differences of the dance with other dances. (III)

7.

Recognize the music and instrumentation that defines the genre. (III)

8.

Integrate learned skills and one's own personality into creative self-expression of the dance. (I-III)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAN125AE  2004 Spring – 2010 Fall

Social Dance: Tango

I. Solo Foot Work

A. Timing and musicality

B. Basic footwork

C. Foot work for turns

D. Foot work for other patterns

E. Shines

1. Timing

2. Speed

3. Agility

4. Expression

F. Body styling

II. Partner Work

A. Timing and musicality

B. Foot patterns

C. Communication: leading and following

D. Styling

E. Amalgamations

III. Development

A. Social dance styles

B. Music and instrumentation

C. History and culture of the music and dances

D. Social dance etiquette

E. Exposure to social dancing in public

F. Performance skills