Course Description
Foundation training necessary for the development of skill proficiency in tap dance.
Athena Title
TAP DANCE FOUND I
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The student completing this course will: Develop an appreciation of tap dance as an important component of American dance theatre Develop basic rhythmic awareness Develop awareness of basic form in traditional American popular show music Develop agility, dexterity, and poise Develop specific skills in the execution of beginning level tap dance techniques and steps noted in the topical outline for the course
Topical Outline
Rhythmic walking Counting four phrases of 8 in popular music One-sound techniques Two-sound techniques Three-sound techniques Four-sound techniques Running flaps Essence of soft show Single time step Draw-back Bombershay Waltz Clog Shuffle-Off to Buffalo Elementary Shim-Sham and break Cramp roll Irish
Syllabus