KINS 210 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

COURSE NUMBER:

KINS 210

COURSE TITLE:

Social Dance

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Andreea Mohora, MA (Physical Education)

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3 (hrs lect 0 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 3)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces students to individual and partner dances which include a variety of dance forms such as modern, social , jazz and folk. The focus of the course will be on the aesthetic, expressive and rhythmical dimensions of movement with an emphasis on performing and teaching movement content, techniques, improvisation and composition.

Students with credit in PHED 271 cannot receive credit in PHED 210.

REQUIRED READINGS:

Selected readings have been placed in a course package (PHED 210) in the library. Please ensure that this information has been read and studied for the midterm

Reserve DVD: Bring Back the Romance of Dance

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Foxtrot Sequence	10%
Waltz Sequence	15%
Merengue & Cha Cha Sequence	20%
Written theory exam	20%
Tango and Swing Sequence	25%
Written assignment	10%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Develop an understanding of correct posture and various partner position
Development of footwork and variations in the social dances covered
Improvement of partnership work, as well as leading and following skills
Ability to respond rhythmically to music
Development of an understanding of the various dance styles
Creativity in social dance
Fun and Fellowship as related to dance

COURSE OUTLINE:

Foxtrot
Waltz
Merengue
Cha Cha
Tango
Swing

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.