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FAW 112F1 Ballroom/Latin Dance I
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Introduction to ballroom and Latin dancing with emphasis on basic steps, turns, and varied techniques of traditional
dances. Includes key components of each dance, floorwork/locomotor skills, dancing as a total activity, and evaluation.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Traditional ballroom dances covered are the six majors: Foxtrot, Waltz, East Coast Swing, Tango, Cha Cha, and Rumba.
Other popular social dances that may be covered are the Salsa/Mambo, Night Club Two Step, and West Coast Swing.
This course is intended for recreational ballroom dance and will not be accepted for the Associate of Fine Arts Dance
Concentration.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FAW 112F2 Ballroom/Latin Dance II
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Continuation of FAW 112F1. Includes key components of each dance, floorwork/locomotor skills, dancing as a total
activity, and evaluation. Also includes emphasis on combinations, smooth transitions, and complex rhythmic patterns for
the six major Ballroom dances.
Prerequisite(s): FAW 112F1.
Information:
Other popular social dances that may be covered are the Salsa/Mambo, Night Club Two Step, and West Coast Swing.
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course is intended for recreational ballroom dance and will not be accepted for the Associate of Fine Arts Dance
Concentration.
Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FAW 113F1 Belly Dance I
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Introduction to Egyptian, Turkish, and American belly dance with emphasis on foot placement and efficient execution of
basic skills. Includes key components of belly dance and dancing as a total activity. Also includes history of belly dance;
dance terminology; developing stamina, strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, and coordination; organizing dancing
patterns into complete routines; and learning to improvise.
Information:
This course is intended for recreational belly dance and will not be accepted for the Associate of Fine Arts Dance
Concentration.
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
FAW 113F2 Belly Dance II
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Continuation of FAW 113F1. Includes key components of each dance, class protocol, dancing as a total activity and
evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): FAW 113F1.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
Prerequisite(s) may be waived with consent of instructor.
This course is for those experienced in Belly Dance.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
FITNESS AND WELLNESS
FAW 114 Country Western Dance
1 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lab)
Introduction to Country Western dancing with emphasis on dance terminology, rhythms, styles, essential steps and
combinations. Includes key components of Country Western dance, floorwork/locomotor skills, dancing as a total activity,
and evaluation. Also includes developing stamina, strength, balance, coordination, and organizing dancing patterns into
complete routines.
Information:
May be taken three times for a maximum of three credit hours.
This course is intended for recreational Country Western dance and will not be accepted for the Associate of Fine Arts
Dance Concentration.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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