Eastern Kentucky University
College of Health Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE
A.
PHE 230 Social Dance I
CRN for Women 12117, CRN for Men 12119
B.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the basic movement concepts of social dancing. Rhythm, style and
variations of several popular ballroom dances are covered as well as leading and
following skills. Some of the dances covered include; swing, salsa, merengue, tango,
waltz, hustle and foxtrot.
C.
REQUIRED TEXT
McAdam, M. “Beginning Ballroom Dance” placed on Blackboard.
D.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate proper body alignment while dancing. .
2.
Demonstrate the rhythmic skills needed to move accurately with the
rhythmic structure of the dance and music.
3.
Demonstrate competence in performing the basic partner dancing steps and
variations presented in class.
4.
Demonstrate the ability to lead and follow.
5.
Demonstrate the proper dance style for each dance.
6.
Demonstrate the ability to create step variations.
7.
Use their dance steps in “real” social dance situations.
E.
EVALUATION METHOD
Two partner dancing tests:
Creative variations
Final dance project
Attendance at three dance events
Written Test
F.
STUDENT PROGRESS -Students can assess their progress through the Gradebook on
Blackboard
G.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The practical nature of learning to social dance makes regular attendance essential and
missed material difficult to make up. Three absences are allowed without penalty. Every
absence beyond 3 will lower your final grade by 30 points. More than 6 absences will
result in an F for the class. The only absences accepted beyond 3 are University
excuses.
H.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 29th - Last day to add full semester classes or drop a class without a W
September 19 – Last day to withdraw without fees
October 17th - Mid term grades submitted
1000 points possible
300 (150 each)
100 (50 each)
200
300
100
I.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please obtain
your accommodation letters from the OSID and present them to the course instructor to
discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you believe you need accommodation and
are not registered with the OSID, please contact the Office in the Student Services Building
Room 361 by email at disserv@eku.edu or by telephone at (859) 622-2933 V/TDD. Upon
individual request, this syllabus can be made available in an alternative format.
J.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students are advised that EKU’s Academic Integrity policy will strictly be enforced in this
course. The Academic Integrity policy is available at www.academicintegrity.eku.edu.
Questions regarding the policy may be directed to the Office of Academic Integritymmodations
you need. If you believe you need accommodation and are not registered with the OSID, please
contact the Office in the Student Services Building Room 361 by email at disserv@eku.edu or by
telephone at (859) 622-2933 V/TDD. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made
available in an alternative format.
K.
DISABILITY STATEMENT
If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please obtain
your accommodation letters from the OSID and present them to the course instructor to discuss
any academic accommodations you need. If
you believe you need accommodation and are
not registered with the OSID, please contact the Office in the Student
Services Building
Room 361 by email at disserv@eku.edu or by telephone at (859) 622-2933 V/TDD. Upon
individual request, this syllabus can be made available in an alternative format.
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COURSE OUTLINE
First 5 weeks – Swing, Waltz, Merengue
Week 6 - Practice, Test on Swing and Waltz
Week 7-10- Tango, Cha Cha, Hustle
Week 11 – Review and test on Tango and Cha Cha
Weeks 12-14 –Foxtrot, Rumba, Salsa
Week 15 – Work on Final Projects
Final, Wed. Dec. 15ht at 1:00 pm
M.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Attending Dance Events
You are required to go to 3 ballroom dance events outside of class and write a brief
paragraph describing your experience. Include where you went, when you went and what
types of dances you performed at the event. You should turn these in immediately after the experience.
These can include latin dances, swing dances or ballroom dances.
Possibilities for dancing include:
Monday night Ballroom Dance Club meetings at Moberly
Friday night dance parties at Bluegrass Dance Center in Richmond
Any of the Lexington dances or Friday night dance parties. Go to www.letsdancelex.com
to see the schedule of dance events
The first dance is due by Sept. 27th
The second by October 25th
And the third by Nov. 22nd
Partner Dancing Tests
The practical tests will evaluate you on your ability to dance with a partner, with the
appropriate rhythm, style, and leading and following skills. It will also test your ability to
remember the variations you have learned for a particular dance. In the end you will be
thankful for the testing because it forces you to spend the necessary time to learn the
dances well enough to perform them comfortably in a social situation.
All tests must be taken at the appointed time. Due to illness or extraordinary
circumstances you may reschedule if you have contacted me prior to the test. If you
cannot reach me or my answering machine, leave a message with Ms. Davidson at 6221887 or Linda Burns 622-8139. You will get a zero for the test if other arrangements are
not made.
Creative Variations
At the time of each practical test, you will also be required to create your own step
variations. This exercise is designed to give you experience and therefore confidence in
your ability to improvise in the social dance situation.
Final Dance Project
During finals week – In groups, choreograph a 2 minute dance using steps learned in
class and steps you create
M.
OFFICE - Weaver Dance Studio, address Weaver 202 or Moberly 231
MW 11:00-1:00 pm , 3:30-4:30 and by appointment, office - 622-1901, Cell phone 5820768
E-mail marianne.mcadam@eku.edu
Fall 2010