GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism Outdoor Adventure, Recreation and Sports Program PHED 127 Social Dance II (1) Fall 2010 DAY/TIME: MW 10:30-11:45 October 18- December 8, 2010 Exam: Wed, Dec 15, 10:30 am-1:15 pm LOCATION: Room 2227, Recreation and Athletice Complex Fairfax Campus PROFESSOR: Celeste T. Richardson, M.S. EMAIL: crichar7@gmu.edu OFFICE LOCATION: N/A PHONE: 703-250-5360 OFFICE HOURS: As needed FAX NUMBER: N/A PREREQUISITES: PHED 107 or permission of instructor COURSE DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEW: This course will provide an introduction to the tango and additional patterns from foxtrot, waltz, cha-cha, rumba, and Eastern swing. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this course students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate dance fundamentals applicable to music, rhythm, dance frame, dance positions, dance floor alignments, leading and following. 2. State the history of the Tango. 3. Identify the dance and/or dance patterns from music played and/or dance demonstrations. 4. Demonstrate individually and with a partner advanced patterns taught in Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Rumba, Eastern Swing and beginning patterns in Tango. REQUIRED READINGS Come Dance With Us, Ballroom Dance Manual, Vol. I by Carol Baker and Celeste T.Richardson, Copyright 1992. Handout Supplements will be given to students by instructor. COURSE INFORMATION 1. Students with injuries or pre-existing conditions that may affect performance must inform the instructor. 2. All communication will be through GMU e-mail. (1)
EVALUATION Requirements 1.. Dance Summary ( 5 %)- Students will visit at least one ballroom dance site and create a one-page self-critique of the dances in which they participated using the foot/body positions, timing, and lead/follow aspects as the basis for the critique. Suggested dance sites that may be used are: - Dance Factory, 954 N.Monroe St., Arlington, VA 22201, Phone (703) 528-9770 - Hollywood Ballroom, 2126 Industrial Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20904, Phone (301) 622-5494 - In Step School Of Dance, 9440 Mathy Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, Phone (703) 323-8304 2. Dance Performance (60%) Students will be evaluated on the dance skill performance of the dances learned. Performance evaluations will be based on foot/body positions, timing, and lead/follow -Student will demonstrate individually his or her part in one pattern in all dances taught. -Students will be paired to demonstrate couples dancing in all patterns taught in two dances. -The pairing of partners and assignment of the two dances for partner dancing will be done by a draw. 3. Laboratory Exercises (10%) Students will be evaluated during each class in terms of participation, following directions, and demonstrations. 4. Final Exam (25%) written test on dance fundamentals, history and characteristics of dances. Grading: Requirements Summary: Points Grading Scale Final Exam - 25 A = 90-100 Dance Performance - 60 B = 80-89 Dance Summary - 5 C = 70-79 Class Participation- 10 D = 60-69 Total 100 F = 0-59 This course is designed to improve health, wellness and quality of life. It is one of many activity courses available through the Outdoor Adventure, Recreation, and Sports Program of the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism. For further information about other courses or degree programs, please call (703) 993-2098) All students are held to the standards of the George Mason University Honor Code [See http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/apolicies/#anchor12] University policy states that all sound emitting devices shall be turned off during class unless otherwise authorized by the professor Students with disabilities who seek accommodations in a course must be registered with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and inform the instructor, in writing, at the beginning of the semester [See www.gmu.edu/student/drc] For additional School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism information, please visit the website at http://rht.gmu.edu (2)
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE Day Date Time Subject _ Reference Mon 10/18 10:30-11:45 Overview and Course Requirements Handout #1 Background Review of Ballroom Dancing Instructor Dance Demonstration Dance Fundamentals Review Text: 3,4,6,8 -Music Essentials Handout #2 -Foot Positions/Movements -Dance Body Positions -Dance Frame/Resistance/Lead and Follow -Dance Floor Alignment Wed 10/20 10:30-11:45 Foxtrot Patterns -Review Text: 11-14,16 -Basic Step Forward -Promenade -Left Turn Foxtrot New -Quarter Turn, Outside Partner Mon 10/25 10:30-11:45 Foxtrot-New Text: 17 -Sway Steps Foxtrot Review/Practice Wed 10/27 10:30-11:45 Waltz Patterns -Review Text: 19-21, 23, 24 -Box Step -Hesitation Step -Lady s Outside Underarm turn Waltz Pattern-New -Left Box Turn Mon 11/1 10:30-11:45 Waltz Pattern-New Text: 22 -Right Box Turn Waltz Review/Practice Wed 11/3 10:30-11:45 Cha Cha Patterns-Review Text: 27,28, 30-32 -Basic In Place -Parralel Breaks -Crossover Breaks Cha Cha Pattern-New -Fifth Position Breaks Mon 11/8 10:30-11:45 Cha Cha Pattern -New Text: 33 -Progressive Cha Cha Review/Practice (3)
Wed 11/10 10:30-11:45 Rumba Patterns- Review Text: 37-41 -Box Step -Lady s Outside Underarm Turn -Fifth Position Breaks Rumba Pattern-New -Cuban Walks, Forward and Back Mon 11/15 10:30-11:45 Rumba Pattern Text: 42 -Open Break With Underarm Turn Rumba Review/Practice Wed 11/17 10:30-11:45 Eastern Swing Patterns-Review Text: 44-49 -Basic Step ( Closed/Open) -Basic Step, Turning ( Left/Right) -Lady s Inside Underarm Turn -Lady s Outside Underarm Turn Mon 11/22 10:30-11:45 Swing Patterns- New Text: 50-51 -Back Pass -Waist Roll Mon 11/29 10:30-11:45 Tango Fundamentals Text: 54-56 Tango Patterns -Basic, Forward - Promenade With Lady s Turn Wed 12/1 10:30-11:45 Tango Pattern Text: 57 - Promenade With Man s Turn Tango Review/Practice Mon 12/6 10:30-11:45 Review/ Practice all dances Text, all previous references & handouts Wed 12/8 10:30-11:45 Review/ Practice all dances Text, all previous references & handouts Wed 12/15 10:30-1:15 Final Exam Dance Performance Evaluations Text, all previous - Individual Performance (50 min) references - Partners Performance (50 min) Final Written Exam (60 min) -25 questions consisting of the following types and quantity: -Fill in the blanks (from demonstrated dance steps) (5) -Multiple Choice Selection (from music played) (5) -Multiple Choice Selection (from written items) (5) -Matching Items in Two Columns (8) -Essay (2) Note Faculty reserves the right to alter the schedule as necessary. (4)