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Spring 2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DN 112 - Intermediate Tap Dance


Credit Hours: 4

Designed for students who have some previous dance experience and who want to further their skills in tap dancing.  The fundamental principles and technique of tap dancing, combined with rhythm and jazz, for modern movement and aesthetic approach to dance as an art form will be covered.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • demonstrate a command of tap dance terminology;
  • demonstrate a knowledge of introductory level of tap dance warm-ups;
  • apply rhythms, beats, and general movements to choreographed floor progressions;
  • choreograph and perform an original dance routine to music or routine taught by instructor performed to music;
  • recognize his/her gain in self-awareness and confidence through mastering better control over his/her body actions and/or expressions; and
  • appreciate dance both as an art form and a means of personal enjoyment.


F/S (C)