PED X03L PED 103L Topics in Social Dance 1 Hour
0 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Three laboratory hours a week for one semester.
Pre/Corequisites: Varies with the topic.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Academic Level: Lower Division
Topic 1: Beginning Social Dance: Leads. Introduction to popular social dances, including swing, waltz, bachata, nightclub two-step, cross-step waltz, salsa, west coast swing, and tango. Emphasis on connecting with a dance partner and the art of leading and following. Must register for the role you want to learn: lead or follow. Only one of the following may be counted: Kinesiology 119 (Topic 16), Kinesiology 119 (Topic 20), Physical Education 103L (Topic 1), 103L (Topic 7).
Topic 2: Intermediate Social Dance. An intermediate survey of popular social dances. Includes more complex partnering and variations in familiar and new dance styles. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Education 103L (Topic 2), 103L (Topic 4), 103L (Topic 8). Additional prerequisite: Kinesiology 119 (Topic 16) or Physical Education 103L (Topic 1).
Topic 3: Advanced Social Dance. An advanced survey of popular social partner dances. Includes advanced partnering, role reversal, and an emphasis on creativity and style. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Education 103L (Topic 3), 103L (Topic 5), 103L (Topic 6). Additional prerequisite: Physical Education 103L (Topic 2), and audition on first class meeting.
Topic 4: Intermediate Social Dance: Follows. Continue exploring the skills learned in Beginning Social Dance. Examine intermediate variations and partnering as well as new dances. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Education 103L (Topic 2), 103L (Topic 4), 103L (Topic 8). Additional prerequisite: Physical Education 103L (topic 1), or 103L (topic 7); or Kinesiology 119 (topic 16), or 119 (topic 20)
Topic 5: Advanced Social Dance: Leads. An advanced survey of popular social partner dances. Includes advanced partnering, role reversal, and an emphasis on creativity and style. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Education 103L (Topic 3), 103L (Topic 5), 103L (Topic 6). Additional prerequisite: Physical Education 103L (Topic 8), and audition on first class meeting.
Topic 6: Advanced Social Dance: Follows. An advanced survey of popular social partner dances. Includes advanced partnering, role reversal, and an emphasis on creativity and style. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Education 103L (Topic 3), 103L (Topic 5), 103L (Topic 6). Additional prerequisite: Physical Education 103L (Topic 4), and audition on first class meeting.
Topic 7: Beginning Social Dance: Follows. Introduction to popular social dances, including swing, waltz, bachata, nightclub two-step, cross-step waltz, salsa, west coast swing, and tango. Emphasis on connecting with a dance partner and the art of leading and following. Must register for the role you want to learn: lead or follow. Only one of the following may be counted: Kinesiology 119 (Topic 16), Kinesiology 119 (Topic 20), Physical Education 103L (Topic 1), 103L (Topic 7).
Topic 8: Intermediate Social Dance: Leads. Continue exploring the skills learned in Beginning Social Dance. Examine intermediate variations and partnering as well as new dances. Only one of the following may be counted: Physical Education 103L (Topic 2), 103L (Topic 4), 103L (Topic 8). Additional prerequisite: Physical Education 103L (topic 1), or 103L (topic 7); or Kinesiology 119 (topic 16), or 119 (topic 20)