School of Recreation, Health , and Tourism

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

School of Recreation, Health , and Tourism

Outdoor Adventure, Recreation and Sports Program

PHED 127 — Social Dance II (1)

Fall 2009

DAY/TIME:

MW 10:30- 11:45

October 21 - December 9, 2009

Exam: Wed, Dec 16 , 10:30 am-1:15 pm / /

LOCATION:

Room 2227, Recreation

and Athletice Complex
Fiarfax Campus

PROFESSOR:

Celeste T. Richardson, M.S.

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EMAIL:

OFFICE LOCATION:

N/A

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PHONE:

703-250-5360

OFFICE HOURS:

As needed

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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,

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.

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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)

/ v All students are held to the standards of the George Mason University Honor Code [See http://www.gmu.edu/catalog/apolicies/#Anchor12]
v University policy states that all sound emitting devices shall be turned off during class unless otherwise authorized by the professor
v 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]
v For additional School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism information, please visit the website at http://rht.gmu.edu
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TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE

Day Date Time Subject _ Reference

Wed 10/21 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

Mon 10/26 10:30 -11:45 Foxtrot Patterns -Review Text: 11-14,16

-Basic Step Forward

-Promenade

-Left Turn

Foxtrot –New

-Quarter Turn, Outside Partner

Wed 10/28 10:30 -11:45 Foxtrot-New Text: 17 -Sway Steps

Foxtrot Review/Practice

Mon 11/2 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

Wed 11/4 10:30 -11:45 Waltz Pattern-New Text: 22

-Right Box Turn

Waltz Review/Practice

Mon 11/9 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

Wed 11/11 10:30 -11:45 Cha Cha Pattern -New Text: 33

-Progressive

Cha Cha Review/Practice

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Mon 11/16 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

Wed 11/18 10:30 -11:45 Rumba Pattern Text: 42 -Open Break With Underarm Turn Rumba Review/Practice

Mon 11/23 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 11/30 10:30 -11:45 Swing Patterns- New Text: 50-51

-Back Pass
-Waist Roll
Wed 12/2 10:30 -11:45 Tango Fundamentals Text: 54-56

Tango Patterns

-Basic, Forward

- Promenade With Lady’s Turn
Mon 12/7 10:30 -11:45 Tango Pattern Text: 57
-Promenade With Man’s Turn Tango Review/Practice
Wed 12/9 10:30 -11:45 Review/ Practice all dances Text , all previous
References & handouts
Wed 12/16 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.
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