Maricopa Community Colleges  PED191   20016-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PED191 20016-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 0.60 Period(s)
Private Instruction: Social Dance
Private Instruction emphasizing developmental improvement of dance skills and technique from an entry level. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PED191   20016-20086 Private Instruction: Social Dance
1. Demonstrate dance frame work technique. (I)
2. Demonstrate lead & follow technique. (II)
3. Demonstrate foot patterns. (III)
4. Demonstrate proper dance position. (IV)
5. Perform in a variety of combinations. (V)
6. Demonstrate proper dance etiquette. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
PED191   20016-20086 Private Instruction: Social Dance
    I. Frame Work
        A. Posture
        B. Poise
        C. Arm Position
        D. Partner Connection
      II. Lead & Follow
          A. Partner Connection
            1. Center of balance
            2. Weight change
            3. Responsiveness
          B. Techniques
            1. Frame
            2. Hand
            3. Body
            4. Visual
            5. Rhythm
        III. Foot Patterns
            A. Basic foot positions
            B. Starting position
            C. Basic Step
            D. Additional Steps
            E. Syncopations
            F. Rhythm changes
            G. Combinations
          IV. Dance Positions
              A. Closed
              B. Open
              C. Promenade
              D. Outside
              E. Apart
              F. Others possible
            V. Combinations
                A. Planned
                B. Freestyle
              VI. Dance Etiquette
                  A. Line of Dance
                  B. Social Interaction
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