PE 139 Latin Dance

Introductory course in basic Latin dance forms including Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Cumbia, and Merengue. Emphasis on basic steps, proper technique and timing. Learn how basic social dance skills contribute to better overall posture, balance and coordination and how social dance contributes to an active lifestyle, improves confidence and well-being and reduces stress. Repeatable up to 12 credits.

Credits

1

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the general, physical, mental and social benefits of dancing
2. Demonstrate proper dance etiquette on and off the dance floor
3. Demonstrate proper posture and frame while dancing as a lead or follow
4. Dance as a lead or follow principle basic steps and figures variations of salsa, rumba, merengue, cha cha and cumba
5. Incorporate Latin hip motion in basic steps and figures of salsa, rumba, merengue and cha cha
6. Dance as a lead or follow choreographed or improvised combinations made up of beginning steps and figures