The U of L Ballroom Class starts Friday, January 9th at 10:00am. Below is the syllabus and schedule for the Spring semester. Teacher is Linda Jackson. We have openings for five more people. Course Description This course is designed to teach the Intermediate level Ballroom Dancing figures in the Waltz, Hustle, Tango and Cha-Cha. In addition to learning the figures that comprise each dance, students will become familiar with the appropriate music that accompanies each dance. Students will also learn a brief history of each of the dances and become acquainted with dance terminologies. Course Objectives Goals for students enrolled in this course are to: 1. To exercise the body in a graceful and gentle manner. 2. To develop confidence and self-assurance. 3. To develop good posture. 4. To develop coordination of body and mind. 5. Be able to dance the Foxtrot, Hustle and Rumba. 6. To develop the ability to recognize the appropriate music for each dance. Course Procedures/Grading 1. Skills Assessments: (50 %) During this course, students will be required to perform each dance for the instructor to critique and grade. The grade will be determined by the student’s proficiency in the following four areas: a) Knowledge of step (25 %) All students are expected to know the figures taught in each dance. b) Footwork (25 %) Each student should know the proper footwork for each figure taught in each dance. c) Lead/follow (25 %) Students should know how to lead and follow each figure taught in each dance. d) Posture (25 %) Posture plays a vital role in ballroom dancing and students are expected to have good posture while dancing. 2. Written Test: (25 %) Students will be required to complete a written test. The written test will consist of multiple choice questions that will emphasize understanding and application of dance figures, dance histories, footwork and dance terminologies learned. 3. Active Participation: (25%) This is over 14 week period. This will be counted as 25% of your grade. This is based on your class attendance and your participation within that class.100-90 (A Grade) there for the entire class and good participation89-80 (B grade) late for class or leave early with good participation in the class 79-70 (C grade) late for class or leave early with not good participation in the class 69-60 (D Grade) does not come to class 60 or below (F Grade) 4. Dance Party Attendance for extra credit. The dance parties are held at Ballroom East Dance Studio from 8pm to 10:15pm every Friday night. No charge for anyone enrolled in the class over a fifteen week semester. If you bring a friend then they pay $5 per Friday. Attend all 15 parties add 4 points on final grade Attend 10 to 15 parties add 3 points on final grade Attend 5 to 10 parties add 2 points on final grade Attend 1 to 5 parties add I point on final grade Accommodating Disabilities Students with disabilities, who need reasonable modifications to complete assignments successfully and otherwise satisfy course criteria, are encouraged to meet with the instructor as early as possible to identify and plan specific accommodations. Students may be asked to supply a letter from the Disability Resource Center or other documentation, which will assist in planning modifications. Cellular usage is not allowed during class. January 9th Review Syllabus & Tentative Schedule Begin the Waltz learn the Closed Change January 16th Waltz-Box Step, Left Turn, Combine Closed Change with Left Turn Hustle- Basic Step, Change Side Basic Ladies UAT January 23rd Waltz- Right Turn, Combine Right and Left Turns Hustle- Ladies UAT, Man’s UAT January 30th Waltz- Three eighth turns in Left and Right Turns Hustle- Closed Basic, Elbow Step February 6th Waltz- Prepare for dance evaluation Hustle- Second Elbow Step Discuss written test February 13th Dance Evaluation on Waltz Hustle- Double Loop Step February 20th Hustle- Prepare for Hustle evaluation Waltz- Dance through a few times February 27th Dance Evaluation on Hustle Cha-Cha- Closed Basic March 6th Cha-Cha- New Yorker, UAT, 3 Cha-Cha-Cha’s Tango- Basic Step, Corte, Basic Promenade March 13th Cha-Cha- Solo Spot Turns with Ladies UAT Tango- Open Fan Variation Discuss Written Test March 20th Spring Break March 27th Written Test April 3rd Cha-Cha- Prepare for Dance Evaluation Tango- Prepare for Dance Evaluation April 10th Review Cha-Cha and give Dance Evaluation April 17th Review Tango and give Dance Evaluation April 24th Dance Evaluation on all Four Dances Saturday, April 25th Dance Demonstration at USA Dance Event *This will be a demonstration of the dances learned in the class this semester. Each person participating will receive extra credit. (2 points on final grade) This will be held at St Andrews Episcopal Church 2233 Woodbourne Ave, Louisville, KY, 40205 Ballroom East Friday Night Dances January 9th Waltz January 16th Cha-Cha January 23rd Tango January 30th West Coast Swing February 6th Rumba February 13th Foxtrot February 20th Samba February 27th Night Club March 6th East Coast Swing March 13th Mambo March 20th Hustle* March 27th Tango April 3rd Waltz April 10th Cha-Cha April 17th Bolero April 24th West Coast Swing *Dances taught during this course at Ballroom East
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 03:34:06 +0000