DAN 105 - Beginning Tap Dance 1

2 credit hours - One hour of lecture and two hours of studio weekly; one term.
A beginning study of the technical fundamentals of tap dance. This course will include learning basic single and double sounds and various combinations at the barre and centre. Positions of the body, use of port de bras, movement through space and learning short combinations will also be explored. May be repeated once for a total of four credit hours.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Practice basic tap rhythms and sounds
Develop proficiency in exercises
Strengthen technique and performance
Combine several tap steps/sounds together to develop and perform short combinations
Achieve the proper body alignment/position to execute the tap rhythms/steps taught in class