INSTRUCTOR: MIRA SUDDRETH
OFFICE: 247 Colgan Hall
PHONE: (703) 257-6534
E-MAIL: msuddreth@nvcc.edu
TEXT:
No text. Study guide distributed in first class.
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance is a necessity! Regular attendance at classes is required.
Absences equal to 20% of the scheduled instructional time for a course
will be defined as unsatisfactory progress unless the instructor has made
other arrangements for the individual student to complete the course objectives.
Any instruction missed and not made up will necessarily affect the grade
of the student, regardless of the reason for the absence.
GRADING:
Two skill tests and one written test will be given during the semester.
The combined grades of these three tests will constitute your course grade.
You must take all three tests to pass this course. For the first skill
test, the student will demonstrate with a partner the steps that were learned
in the Fox Trot and the Waltz. For the second skill test, the student will
demonstrate with a partner steps that were learned either in the Cha Cha,
Tango, Rhumba, Swing or other dances. In the skill test, the students are
also graded on keeping time with the music and leading and/or following
techniques. The written test will cover information from the study guide
and/or information covered in class.
MISSED TESTS:
If you miss a test because of illness or an emergency situation, get
in touch with the instructor as soon as possible.
PERSONAL HEALTH:
Any student who feels they have a physical impairment or related problems
that may affect class participation, should inform the instructor as soon
as possible.
PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:
Ballroom Dance is a physical education activity course designed for
beginning students to learn the fundamentals of ballroom dancing. The course
teaches basic step patterns and rhythm patterns of ballroom dancing as
well as dance positions in relationship to good leading and following techniques.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able:
| Week 1 | Introduction |
| Week 2 | Fox Trot I |
| Week 3 | Fox Trot I |
| Week 4 | Fox Trot II |
| Week 5 | Waltz |
| Week 6 | Waltz |
| Week 7 | Practice Fox Trots, Waltz |
| Week 8 | Skill Test |
| Week 9 | Swing |
| Week 10 | Cha Cha |
| Week 11 | Tango |
| Week 12 | Practice Swing, Cha Cha, Tango |
| Week 13 | Rumba, Samba |
| Week 14 | Skill Test |
| Week 15 | Written Test |
STUDENT CONDUCT:
All students will be held accountable for misconduct and for academic dishonesty as stated in the
Student Handbook.
OFFICE HOURS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN CLASS.