DANC-111 Cuban Salsa

This course will focus on training students to understand and perform Cuban Salsa steps and turns while moving in time to the music. Students will demonstrate mastery of the dance form through class practice. Students will learn about the history and culture of Cuban Salsa and the contribution of dancing to overall well-being.

Credits

1

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and understand basic Cuban Salsa terminology.
2. 2. Describe the history and cultural roots of Cuban Salsa.
   
3. 3. Demonstrate the ability to work well individually and with a partner while executing a variety of Cuban
   Salsa movements.
   
4. 4. Demonstrate the ability to work well within a group of dancers in a Cuban Salsa (Rueda) circle.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and understand basic Cuban Salsa terminology.
2. 2. Describe the history and cultural roots of Cuban Salsa.
   
3. 3. Demonstrate the ability to work well individually and with a partner while executing a variety of Cuban
   Salsa movements.
   
4. 4. Demonstrate the ability to work well within a group of dancers in a Cuban Salsa (Rueda) circle.