Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: PE1491 - Ballroom Dance
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour with 2 contact hours per week. This class includes basic steps in current ballroom dances and knowledge of ballroom etiquette. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS: None
4. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Students who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following outcomes:
   • Outcome #1 - Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
   • Outcome #6 - Value the diverse cultures, creeds, and life styles of America and the world community.
5. GENERAL COURSE OUTCOMES:
   • To be able to do the basic steps, variations and combinations of steps for the different types of dances: Fox Trot, Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, East Coast Swing
   • For the men to demonstrate the ability to lead and for the women to demonstrate the ability to follow while executing basic types of dances.
   • To be able to use proper dance positions and styles.
   • To have an understanding of the different types of rhythms by following the beat in movement.
   • To have an understanding of proper dance etiquette to be used on the dance floor.
   • To have an interest in ballroom dance as a wholesome recreation activity.
6. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Fox Trot
     Introduction to Posture, Poise, Movement and Dance Hold
     • Syllabus Figures
       • Basic
       • Promenade
       • Rock Turn to Left
       • Rock Turn to Right
       • Sway Step
       • Promenade Underarm Turn
       • Sway Underarm Turn
   • Waltz
     Introduction to Posture, Poise, Movement and Dance Hold
     • Syllabus Figures
       • Box with Underarm Turn
       • Balance Steps - Forward and Back, Side
       • Simple Twinkle
       • Progressive
       • Quarter Turning Box - Left and Right
       • Two-Way Underarm Turn
   • Cha-Cha
     • Introduction to Cuban Motion, Posture, and Latin Dance Hold
     • Syllabus Figures
       • Basic in Place
       • Side Basic
       • Progressive Basic
       • Outside Partner
       • Crossover Break
       • Cross Body Lead
   • East Coast Swing
     Introduction to Swing Styling and Dance Hold
     • Syllabus Figures
       • Basic
       • Basic Turning to the Right
       • Basic Turning to the Left
       • Throw Out
       • Underarm Turn
       • Underarm Release from Basic
       • Tuck Ins with Variations
       • Alternating Underarm Turns
7. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
   • Group Activities
   • Handouts
8. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Videos
9. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Methods of assessing the general course outcomes and the specific course competencies include a written test and skill performance.
   • SCCC/ATS Outcome #1 will be assessed and measured by recall and performance of all dance steps
   • SCCC/ATS Outcome #6 will be assessed and measured by performance of dance steps from three different cultures.
10. ADA STATEMENT: If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.

 

Syllabus Reviewed: March 2014