2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    May 22, 2024  
2023-2024 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

DAN 115 - Tap I


Description: The fundamentals of tap dance and tap techniques.

Credits: 2
Lecture: 0
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Cultural and stylistic foundations of tap
  2. Tap terminology
  3. Kinesthetic and proprioception awareness
  4. Locomotor and non-locomotor movement phrases and floor patterns
  5. Physical strength and flexibility 
  6. Muscular coordination
  7. Musicality, including syncopation
  8. Intention of movement in artistry
  9. Choreography

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Analyze with self and peer-reflection on the training process. (1)
  2. Communicate using tap terminology. (2)
  3. Perform rhythm and show tap beginning proficiently in technique and artistry. (3-8)
  4. Perform tap with kinesthetic awareness, proprioception, coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and musicality. (2-7)
  5. Dance and perform in relation to the music including syncopation. (7)
  6. Perform the sounds of one's tap shoes with clarity. (8)
  7. Perform directed and improvised choreography. (9)