KINESIOLOGY 017 - BALLROOM DANCE Instructor: Olana Hedrick-Sheaffer & Office: 202E Adler Athletic Complex, 949-5235

Peter Hopsicker 206B Adler, 949-5238

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Catalogue Course Number: KINES 017

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Credit: 1.5

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Class Enrollment (average): 40

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Facilities Used: Adler Athletic Complex Gymnasium

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Equipment and Materials Used: Portable Sound System Cassette Player – CD player Cassettes for each Dance Step – CD’s Handouts on Dance Positions, and Techniques of Leading and Following

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Course Description: An introductory course in Ballroom (Social) Dance. This course is designed to provide students with basic dance skills and an understanding and appreciation of ballroom dance. Dance history and etiquette, cooperation with a partner, and learning the fundamentals of leading/following techniques will be addressed throughout the semester.

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Course Objectives: After completion of this course, the student will be able: A. To provide fitness through dance by ensuring that each student receives an aerobic workout in the class. B. To promote a learning situation where rhythm and style are developed. C. To identify music for each of the dances taught and perform basic figures for each dance as well as proper leading and following techniques. D. To provide a setting for enhancing the social qualities necessary in basic lifestyles, working with various partners and groups in a dance situation. E. To emphasize the importance of communication with one another. F. To promote the idea that whether or not one dances for fitness, one can always dance for the fun of it!! G. To provide, through the 6 or 7 basic dance styles, the knowledge necessary within each style which will make it fun and provide the opportunity to use one’s own imagination to enhance this objective.

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VIII. Dress: A. Athletic shoes with non-marking soles are required, or dance shoes. B. Comfortable clothes are a must for class, BUT please be neat in your appearance. Do not wear revealing, explicit, lewd clothing. If you have questions, please feel free to ask. No hats are permitted by either men or women during class. C. Test Day Attire shall be “Dress-Up” or “Semi-Formal.” The instructor(s) will explain. IX. *Attendance Requirements: A. 2 absences are permitted for the semester. B. 3 lates will constitute an additional absence. C. AND 20 points will be deducted from your total point accumulation for EACH absence beyond the allowable limit. X. Participation Requirements: A. You are expected to participate in the class. You should be attentive, active at all times, and willing to assist others in the class. B. The instructor(s) may deduct points if, in their opinion, you are not giving your best effort to this class situation. They will inform you of this decision! XI. Grading System: A. You will be tested on steps selected by the instructor(s) within each dance style. Each of these steps will be worth 20 points each. The following aspects will be used as criteria in each of the steps tested: Position, Rhythm, Leading/Following, and Style. B. You will then be given Free Time to show a number of steps within the dance, transition from one step to another, style and form for the step, and communication with your partner. 5 points for each of the above categories will be deducted if these areas are not performed correctly. C. Your final grade will be determined by the percentage of the total points accumulated. Points may vary from class to class depending on the number of dances and their steps covered. The instructor(s) will inform you of these points. D. 90% = A Range*; 80% = B Range; 70% = C Range; 60% = D Range; Less than 60% = Failure. * Range will take into consideration the + and - grading system. 2

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Course Content: A.

Basics of ballroom dancing which apply to all styles: 1. Courtesy on the dance floor: a. to your partner b. to others c. dress and attitude 2. Position as it relates to: a. the dance itself b. ease of movement c. style of the dance 3. Leading and Following: a. understanding the 7 basics b. general rules for leading c. general DIRECTIONS FOR FOLLOWING 4. Music: a. distinguishing the underlying beat b. phrasing of the dance c. recognition of the different rhythms

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Waltz Box step with left turn Right box turn Traveling basic - walk, ½ boxes Hesitation - without weight change Promenade - hesitation 1st Ladies underarm turn Left and right side crosses Twinkle Dip-Corté Variations and combinations

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Tango Tango walk, tango close Basic traveling step Promenade: A. long/short B. long/long Grand fan Grand fan with underarm turn Tango rocks Dip-Corté Variations or combinations

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Fox Trot Westchester Box - SQQ Westchester Box Turn Twinkle SQQ Traveling twinkle SQQ Ladies turn Walk - SSSS Magic step - traveling SSQQ Magic left turn - left rock turn Open magic step Quarter turn Promenade - SSQQ Variations or combinations

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Jitterbug or Swing Single, Double, or Triple Lindy Closed position - 2-hand position Open break Ladies arch turn Ladies loop turn Collegiate Butterfly Slide Man’s turn out Ladies turn out Wrap or cuddle Unwrap Roll out Pass behind back Man’s left turn Dishrag or double under (2-hand back-to-back) Variations or combinations

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Cha Cha Cha Forward and back basic Side basic Progressive basic Open break - right Cross over Cross over turn Chase Ladies underarm turn Variations and combinations G.

Polka Basic step Turn Traveling Pivot Variations

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Rumba Basic step Bolero Break Ladies turn Walk around Basic box Walk - Cuban Walk Variations

I. 2-Step (Western Style) Variations and combinations as time permits Cell Phones and Pagers Please make sure that your phone or pager is turned off prior to entering class. This is very inconsiderate and can distract and deter learning. Therefore, please respect the rights of others and their interest in the class. Classroom Environment and Civility Since participation and partner work are fundamental to all student’s success and learning in this course, I expect students to treat each other respectfully and as partners in learning. Students whose interaction with me or fellow students are disruptive or disrespectful, or otherwise detract from the learning of other students may be failed for the course and subject to other disciplinary action by the University.

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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT

Academic Integrity Definition and Expectations: Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an open, honest and responsible manner. Academic integrity is a basic guiding principle for all academic activity at The Pennsylvania State University, and all members of the University community are expected to act in accordance with this principle. Consistent with this expectation, the University's Code of Conduct states that all students should act with personal integrity, respect other students' dignity, rights and property, and help create and maintain an environment in which all can succeed through the fruits of their efforts. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation or deception. Such acts of dishonesty violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. (Policies and Rules for Students, Section 49-20.) Consequences of academic dishonesty: The instructor may assign an academic sanction ranging from a warning, to failure on an assignment or in the course, to removal from the course. (Note that a failure in a course may affect a student’s status in a program and/or in the University.) The instructor reports each academic sanction to the Office of Judicial Affairs, which keeps a record. Students can appeal academic sanctions to the Committee on Academic Integrity through the Office of Academic Affairs. In more serious cases of academic dishonesty, the Office of Judicial Affairs may apply disciplinary sanctions in addition to the academic sanctions. These may range from a warning to probation, suspension or expulsion from the University. An "XF" grade is a formal University disciplinary sanction that indicates on the student's academic transcript that failure in a course was due to a serious act of academic dishonesty. (Policies and Rules for Students, Section 49-20 and Academic Integrity Procedure G-9.)

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