SOCIAL DANCE I
Introduction to basic movement concepts and skills involved in social dancing. Covers the fundamental skills in leading and following, rhythm, and style of the Waltz, Fox Trot, Jitterbug/Swing, Tango, and Cha-Cha. Many social dance forms require that participants work in pairs, which will switch throughout the semester. Other dances may be explored.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop awareness of proper body alignment and its relationship to efficient and coordinated movement Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop the rhythmic skills needed to move accurately with the specific rhythmic structure of dance and music forms Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop competency in performing the basic social dance steps and variations presented in class. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop "leading and following" skills and performance in each designated role Audience: Undergraduate 5. Develop and apply a proper social dance style and technique Audience: Undergraduate 6. Develop confidence in the ability to dance socially outside the classroom situation Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Develop awareness of proper body alignment and its relationship to efficient and coordinated movement Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop the rhythmic skills needed to move accurately with the specific rhythmic structure of dance and music forms Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop competency in performing the basic social dance steps and variations presented in class. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Develop "leading and following" skills and performance in each designated role Audience: Undergraduate 5. Develop and apply a proper social dance style and technique Audience: Undergraduate 6. Develop confidence in the ability to dance socially outside the classroom situation Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027