MCCCD Program Description

Tap Dance I

Course: DAN140

First Term: 2011 Spring

Lec + Lab 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.4 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: An introduction to the theory and practice of tap dance.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate correct placement and alignment for dance. (I) 2. Perform basic tap dance skills at the barre, in the center, and across the floor. (I, II, III) 3. Demonstrate correct rhythmic clarity of steps. (I, II, III, IV) 4. Demonstrate correct sound clarity of steps. (I, II, III, IV) 5. Perform tap styles with clarity and correctness. (II, III, IV) 6. Relate historical development of tap dance to tap dance style. (II) 7. Critique the correctness in performance and style of self and others. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. At the Barre A. Placement and alignment B. Use of the leg C. Sounds D. Specific skills and rhythmic clarity 1. Toe taps 2. Heel taps and drops 3. Flap 4. Shuffle 5. Slap 6. Shuffle step 7. Shuffle hop 8. Ball change 9. Kick ball change 10. Cramp roll II. Centerfloor A. Skills learned at barre for rhythmic and sound clarity B. Time steps: rhythmic and sound clarity 1. Single 2. Double 3. Triple C. Basic soft shoe: rhythmic and sound clarity 1. Paddle turns 2. Grapevine D. Basic waltz clog: development of and rhythmic and sound clarity E. Buffalo: rhythmic and sound clarity F. Chugs: rhythmic and sound clarity G. Digs: rhythmic and sound clarity H. Historical development of traditional tap dance styles and their performance 1. Congo square 2. Minstrel shows 3. Vaudeville and clubs 4. Musical theatre 5. Jazz tap 6. Rhythm tap III. Across the Floor: Performed for Sound and Rhythmic Clarity A. Toe heel B. Flap heel C. Shuffle hop step D. Pivots E. Turns F. Combinations of all material IV. Performance A. Combination from all material learned in class B. Critique for sound and rhythmic clarity

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/2010

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